CFE Fraud-Related Experience Evaluation Guide

Use this guide to help you assess whether your work history meets the fraud-related experience requirement for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential program.

Fraud-related experience is a key requirement for earning the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential; it ensures that credential holders have the practical knowledge necessary to handle the complexities of fraud examination. Because fraud affects nearly every industry and job function, qualifying experience can come from a wide range of roles. 

The Fraud-Related Experience Evaluation Guide is designed to help you connect your professional background to the fraud examination body of knowledge so you can confidently apply for the CFE credential.  

What’s Inside the Guide? 

Whether you’re actively preparing your CFE Exam Application or just exploring the credential, this resource provides:
  • Examples of qualifying job functions that demonstrate how various responsibilities align with the core areas of fraud examination
  • A self-assessment worksheet to help you evaluate how much of your time is spent on fraud-related work
  • Tips for documenting your experience clearly and effectively