Virtual CFE Exam Review Course
- Apr 7-10, 2025 8:00 a.m. – 4:25 p.m. ET
- Virtual Seminar
Virtual Seminar
Course Level
Basic
Basic
Delivered via
Online
Online
Virtual CFE Exam Review Course
Description
This event will be available online and in-person. Learn more about the in-person option taking place in New York, NY.
According to the 2022 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals, CFEs earn 17% more than their non-certified colleagues.
CFEs have a unique set of skills that are not found in any other career field or discipline; they combine knowledge of complex financial transactions with an understanding of methods, law and how to resolve allegations of fraud. Fraud examiners are also trained to understand not only how fraud occurs, but why.
Master the skills and knowledge you need to pass the CFE Exam by attending the CFE Exam Review Course. This instructor-led course will help you master the concepts tested on the CFE Exam — Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence. This course, in combination with the CFE Exam Prep Course software, will provide you with an unbeatable combination for passing the exam.
CFEs have a unique set of skills that are not found in any other career field or discipline; they combine knowledge of complex financial transactions with an understanding of methods, law and how to resolve allegations of fraud. Fraud examiners are also trained to understand not only how fraud occurs, but why.
Master the skills and knowledge you need to pass the CFE Exam by attending the CFE Exam Review Course. This instructor-led course will help you master the concepts tested on the CFE Exam — Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence. This course, in combination with the CFE Exam Prep Course software, will provide you with an unbeatable combination for passing the exam.
Prerequisites
This course is designed to review material required to pass the CFE Exam. Independent study with the CFE Exam Prep Course prior to attendance is strongly recommended.
You Will Learn How To:
Apply the core legal, investigative and accounting concepts on which the CFE credential is built.
Recognize common fraud schemes that affect individuals and organizations around the world.
Detect and prevent fraudulent behavior within and outside of your organization through fraud risk assessment and management.
Analyze the principal causes of fraud and identify red flags indicative of fraudulent practices.
Implement effective interview techniques and report the findings of your investigation.
Assess the legal rights and limitations within your fraud examinations and identify applicable legislation.
CPE Information
This session provides ACFE ethics credit. Learn more about the ethics CPE requirements for CFEs.
| CPE Credit: | 31 |
|---|---|
| Advanced Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Accounting: | 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Auditing: | 14.2 |
| Business Law: | 8 |
| Information Technology: | 2 |
| Specialized Knowledge: | 2.2 |
| Behavioral Ethics: | 1 |
| Communications and Marketing: | 2 |
Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
*Price does not include shipping for course materials.
Early Registration Deadline: March 8, 2025
Payment must be received by early registration deadline to receive savings.
Course Outline
Day 1
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8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Investigation
Introduction
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9:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Investigation (Cont.)
Interview Theory and Application
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Investigation Techniques (Cont.)
• Data Analysis and Reporting Tools
• Tracing Illicit Transactions
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
Lunch Break
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1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Investigation Techniques (Cont.)
• Planning and Conducting a Fraud Examination
• Digital Forensics
• Report Writing
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3:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Investigation Techniques (Cont.)
• Sources of Information
• Covert Operations
• Collecting Evidence
Day 2
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8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Law
• Overview of the Legal System
• Individual Rights During Examinations
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9:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Law (Cont.)
• Criminal Prosecutions
• Basic Principles of Evidence
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Law (Cont.)
• The Law Related to Fraud
• Testifying
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
Lunch Break
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1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Law (Cont.)
• Civil Actions
• Securities Fraud
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3:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Law (Cont.)
• Money Laundering
• Bankruptcy (Insolvency) Fraud
• Tax Fraud
Day 3
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8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
• Asset Misappropriation: Cash Receipts
• Theft of Data and Intellectual Property
• Consumer Fraud • Identity Theft
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9:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes (Cont.)
• Accounting Concepts
• Financial Statement Fraud
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes (Cont.)
• Asset Misappropriation: Fraudulent Disbursements
• Payment Fraud
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
Lunch Break
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1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes (Cont.)
• Cyberfraud
• Corruption
• Contract and Procurement Fraud
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3:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes (Cont.)
Asset Misappropriation: Inventory and Other Assets
Day 4
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8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
• Understanding Criminal Behavior
• White-Collar Crime
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9:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence (Cont.)
• Corporate Governance
• Management's Fraud-Related Responsibilities
• Auditors' Fraud-Related Responsibilities
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence (Cont.)
• Fraud Risk Assessment
• Fraud Risk Management
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
Lunch Break
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1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence (Cont.)
• Fraud Prevention Programs
• Ethics for Fraud Examiners
Presenter
Jason Zirkle, CFE - Speaker
Training Director
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Policies
Payment must be received by March 8, 2025 to receive early registration discount.
Event Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by the ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 14 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 administrative fee. Each virtual CFE Exam Review Course registrant will be mailed course workbooks. If you cancel prior to the course start date, you will have the option to pay $249 to keep the course workbooks or mail them back within 10 days to avoid being charged the $249 workbook fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to unforeseen circumstances, the ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. The ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary.
Satisfaction Guarantee
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Terms and Conditions
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.