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Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Certification

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CFEs are trained professionals who possess a unique set of diverse skills in preventing, detecting and investigating fraud

Format

Online

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Detailed information about this program

Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) are respected in every industry, recognized around the world and feared by every fraudster. Why? Because earning the CFE credential requires commitment — along with time, focus and a passion for fighting fraud. The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is here to help you at every step. In return for the challenging work of becoming a CFE, you’ll be rewarded with a more lucrative, fulfilling and world-changing career. Important Update to the CFE Exam: On June 2, 2026, the CFE Exam will be updated to reflect advancements in the knowledge and skills required of today’s fraud examiners. The information on this page is based on the new exam format. If you plan to take the exam before June 2, 2026, be sure to review the current format and familiarize yourself with the upcoming changes so you can prepare effectively.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • 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 legislature
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts13-2099.04
  • Financial Examiners13-2061.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Financial records from multiple sources — gather, cross-reference, and authenticate with reduced oversight as part of a mid-stage corporate fraud investigation.
  • Suspect and witness interviews — conduct independently using structured questioning techniques to elicit reliable statements in a financial crimes environment.
  • Investigation finding reports — prepare with clear, well-organized prose that meets legal and organizational standards for internal and external audiences.
  • Case databases and investigation logs — manage and update consistently across concurrent active cases within a fraud analysis team.
  • Risk management and business intelligence software — apply to identify anomalies and emerging fraud schemes across large transactional datasets.
  • Investigative efforts — coordinate with law enforcement officers and attorneys by sharing relevant documentation and attending joint case review meetings.
  • Fraud investigation team activities — participate actively by contributing analysis, meeting deadlines, and supporting junior colleagues on assigned cases.
  • Deductive and inductive reasoning — apply to construct logical evidentiary timelines from incomplete financial and operational data in a regulated industry setting.
  • Courtroom testimony preparation — support senior examiners by organizing exhibits, summarizing findings, and rehearsing key points before scheduled hearings.
  • Time management disciplines — apply to balance multiple case workloads and regulatory reporting deadlines within a busy fraud investigations department.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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