CFE Exam Prep Course® Subscription Package (Platinum)
Description
The CFE Exam Prep Course® Platinum Package provides effective training to prepare for the the CFE Exam. Designed with the busy anti-fraud professional in mind, the Prep Course gives you the flexibility you need to prepare for the CFE Exam on your schedule.
Use Your Study Time Efficiently and Stay on Track
The Prep Course streamlines CFE Exam preparation. Use your time more efficiently by focusing on the areas you need to study the most.
The Prep Course enables you to:
- Follow a recommended study plan or create your own based on personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Set a target deadline for your studies and analyze your progress.
- Personalize your studies by highlighting key points, bookmarking lessons and taking notes.
- Focus on the areas where you need the most work, reviewing your results and progress by content area.
User-Friendly Exam Prep
- This easy-to-use course puts the most relevant information at your fingertips. Quickly review your Prep Course progress by subsection and topic, access on-screen guidance and study tips, and stay on track to meet your target certification date.
- Review your progress with a streamlined design.
- Get immediate answers to your questions with helpful resources, including FAQs and user guides.
- Prepare to earn your CFE credential through helpful content on certification requirements, exam information and tips for exam day.
The Platinum Package One-Year Subscription Includes:
The Prep Course is an online self-paced program that will help you prepare, with:
- More than 500 lessons and nearly 1,400 study questions.
- Direct links to source material in the Fraud Examiners Manual.
- Nearly 800 flashcards to help you memorize terminology.
- End-of-lesson Knowledge Checks that help reinforce your understanding of key concepts.
The anti-fraud profession’s body of knowledge is captured in the Fraud Examiners Manual, from which the CFE Exam is derived. Use this for more in-depth study of challenging topics.
This study guide offers a breakdown of the key points and foundational concepts found in the four main sections of the exam.
In this collection of more than 20 hours of on-demand video recordings, instructors John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, President of the ACFE, (who has been teaching the live course since 2006), and Jason Zirkle, CFE, the ACFE’s Training Director, will guide you through the most important material and concepts covered on the CFE Exam. Preview the introduction module to learn more.
On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course - Course Outline
Introduction
- Introduction to this course and the CFE Exam – 45:39 (minutes)
Investigation
- Interview Theory and Application – 108:36 (minutes)
- Data Analysis and Reporting Tools; Tracing Illicit Transactions – 89:52
- Planning and Conducting a Fraud Examination; Digital Forensics; Report Writing – 87:24
- Sources of Information; Covert Examinations; Analyzing Documents – 81:24
Law
- Overview of the Legal System; Individual Rights During Examinations – 85:15 (minutes)
- Criminal Justice System; Basic Principles of Evidence – 84:14
- Law Related to Fraud; Testifying – 72:56
- Civil Justice System; Securities Fraud; Money Laundering – 64:57
- Bankruptcy Fraud; Tax Fraud – 93:13
Financial Investigations and Fraud Schemes
- Cash Receipts; Theft of Intellectual Property; Consumer Fraud; Identity Theft – 94:51 (minutes)
- Accounting Concepts; Financial Statement Fraud – 98:17
- Fraudulent Disbursements; Payment Fraud – 71:17
- Cyberfraud; Corruption; Contract and Procurement Fraud – 94:38
- Inventory and Other Assets; Financial Institution Fraud; Healthcare Fraud; Insurance Fraud – 92:37
Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
- Understanding Criminal Behavior; White-Collar Crime – 70:07 (minutes)
- Corporate Governance; Management’s Fraud-Related Responsibilities; Auditor’s Fraud-Related Responsibilities – 84:18
- Fraud Risk Assessment; Fraud Risk Management – 75:25
- Fraud Prevention Programs; ACFE Code of Professional Ethics – 74:57
- Question and Answer Session – 47:44
This workbook, with nearly 300 pages, supplements the On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course by helping you focus more effectively on the important concepts using an outline format as you work through the modules within the course.
This slide book, with nearly 150 pages, contains every slide used in On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course that you can add notes to while viewing the lectures and refer back to once you’ve completed the course to refresh your memory before taking the CFE Exam.
System Requirements
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Platinum Package System Requirements
System Requirements:
- High-speed Internet connection
Browser Requirements:
- We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox or Safari.
- Browser must be set to allow Javascript as well as cookies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What happens if my one-year subscription expires?
Once your subscription has expired you lose access to all products contained within the package. Your subscription will not auto-renew.
To renew your subscription for an additional year and save 50% off the price of the Prep Course contained with in this package:
- Log into your account
- Add this package to your cart
- Pick up where you left off*
*Please note that the CFE Exam Prep Course moved to a new and improved platform on August 30, 2023. If you purchased a Prep Course prior to August 30, 2023 you will gain access to the new and improved platform, however progress made on the previous platform will not be transferred to the new platform.
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Do you offer bulk or group discounts on the CFE Exam Prep Course Subscription Packages?
Special pricing is available for purchases of 10 or more packages. Contact a Member Services Representative at (800) 245-3321 / +1 (512) 478-9000 for more information.
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Will I receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for completing the CFE Exam Prep Course?
No CPE will be issued or accepted by the ACFE for completion of this course. However, once the course has been completed, you will earn a certificate of completion.
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How long will I have access to my Prep Course?
All exam preparation products have a one-year subscription. Access will be terminated after one year from your purchase date or upon passing the CFE Exam, whichever comes first. Additionally, the Prep Course software is to be used for CFE Exam preparation only. Active CFEs will not be able to access the Prep Course software.
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Can I study using my mobile device?
Yes, you can study using your mobile device. However, for full feature access we recommend using a computer.
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Can I use the CFE Exam Prep Course on more than one computer?
Yes. The Prep Course is an online, browser-based software that allows you to easily switch between devices. Please note, the Prep Course is only licensed to one user and may not be shared.
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Am I required to purchase the CFE Exam Prep Course to take the CFE Exam?
No. While the software is recommended, exam applicants are not required to purchase the Prep Course.
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If I decide not to study with the CFE Exam Prep Course, what are my other study options?
View all available CFE Exam preparation methods.
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Can I purchase a printed or audio version of the CFE Exam Prep Course?
No, the interactivity of the Prep Course is key to efficient, effective use of your study time.
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Can I sell or share my Prep Course?
No. The Prep Course and all items contained within this subscription package is licensed to only one user. It may not be shared with anyone. Other terms and conditions apply as outlined in the End User License Agreement (EULA).
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Is there a specific, scheduled time to watch the videos in the On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course?
No, unlike the live, in-person CFE Exam Review Courses, this course is on-demand. It covers all four sections of the CFE Exam: Investigation, Law, Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence. You can choose which section you want to study and when you want to study it. The same goes for the individual modules contained within in each section. Each module covers one or more topics and lasts, on average, about one hour. You can complete this course in the order that works best for you whenever it is convenient to you.
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One-Year Subscription
All “(Online)” and “(PDF)” products come with a one-year subscription. See FAQs for additional information about subscriptions.
Terms and Conditions
The CFE Exam Prep Course software is licensed to only one user. It may not be shared with anyone.
The software and its contents are designed as an exam preparation aid. Once you have passed all four sections of the exam, you will not be able to access the questions again. However, we encourage you to use the Fraud Examiners Manual as a reference tool.
Other terms and conditions apply as outlined in the End User License Agreement (EULA).
Trademarks
“ACFE,” “CFE,” “Certified Fraud Examiner,” “CFE Exam Prep Course,” “Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,” the ACFE seal, the ACFE logo, and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.”
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