Professional Certifications
The following is a list of professional certifications approved for 10 points each on the CFE Exam application under the Education and Experience section.
This list of approved professional certifications is reviewed annually by ACFE Administration for changes or additions.
| Professional Certification | What does it stand for? |
|---|---|
| ABV | Accredited in Business Valuation |
| ACA | Associate Chartered Accountant |
| ACCA | Chartered Certified Accountant |
| AMLP | Anti-Money Laundering Professional |
| ASA |
Accredited Senior Appraiser |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| CAMLI | Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute |
| CAMS | Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist |
| CAT | Certified Accounting Technician |
|
CB |
Certified Bookkeeper |
| CCCI | Certified Cyber Crimes Investigator |
| CCEP | Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional |
| CFA | Certified Financial Analyst |
| CFAI | Certified Fire and Arson Investigator |
| CFCI | Certified Financial Crimes Investigator |
| CFCS | Certified Financial Crime Specialist |
| CFA | Certified Financial Analyst |
| CFP | Certified Financial Planner |
| CFSA | Certified Financial Services Auditor |
| CGAP | Certified Government Auditing Professional |
| CGFM | Certified Government Financial Manager |
| CGSS | Certified Global Sanctions Specialist |
| CIA | Certified Internal Auditor |
| CIFI | Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator |
| CII | Certified International Investigator |
| CIP | Chartered Insurance Professional |
| CIPP | Certified Information Privacy Professional |
| CISA | Certified Information Systems Auditor |
| CISM | Certified Information Security Manager |
| CISSP | Certified Information Systems Security Professional |
| CITP | Certified Information Technology Professional |
| CLI | Certified Legal Investigator |
| CMA |
Certified Management Accountant |
| CPA | Certified Public Accountant |
| CPCO | Certified Professional Compliance Officer |
| CPFA | Chartered Public Financial Accountant |
| CPP | Certified Protection Professional |
| CRCM | Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager |
| CRISC | Certified in Risk and Information System Control |
| CRP | Certified Risk Professional |
| CTP | Certified Treasury Professional |
| CVA | Certified Valuation Analyst |
| EA | Enrolled Agent |
| MAFF | Master Analyst in Financial Forensics |
| PCI | Professional Certified Investigator |
| QFA | Qualified Financial Adviser |
| SC | Information Systems Security Examination |
| Series 4 |
Registered Options Principal Exam |
| Series 7 |
General Securities Representative Exam |
| Series 24 |
General Securities Principal Exam |
| Series 63 |
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam |