ACFE Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
ACFE Code of Professional Ethics
The work that anti-fraud professionals perform can have a tremendous impact on the lives and livelihoods of people and organizations. It is therefore crucial that members of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) exemplify the highest moral and ethical standards. All ACFE members must agree to abide by the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics.
CFE Code of Professional Standards
Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) must embody the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. All CFEs are expected to follow the Code of Professional Standards at all times. For direction on interpreting the standards, see the Interpretation and Guidance.
CFE Code of Professional Standards (PDF)
Interpretation and Guidance (PDF)ACFE Membership Bylaws
The bylaws establish the fundamental rules of governance for the ACFE.
Bylaws of ACFE Membership, Inc. (PDF)
Reporting Violations
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Direct Reports to the ACFE
Persons wishing to file a grievance against a member of the ACFE may do so by sending a written statement of their complaint to the attention of the ACFE Legal Department, which is responsible for investigating disciplinary complaints. There is no specific form the complaint must take; a letter to the address below or email is fine. The complaint should include a full explanation of the alleged misconduct along with any documentary evidence available to support the allegations. (See Complaint Template.) Jacob Parks' email address is jparks@ACFE.com.
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Attn: Jacob Parks
716 West Avenue
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Report Concerns Through a 24/7 Third-Party Reporting Service
While the ACFE accepts reports directly, you may also choose to use our third-party reporting service to file a complaint, with the option to do so anonymously. To file a report using this service, you can submit the complaint online, or call the hotline at 1 (877) 647-3335. You will need to use the following Client Code: ACFEMembership.