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How to become a CFE

Taking the steps to become a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) will position you as a leader in the anti-fraud community and a specialist in the prevention and detection of fraud. Becoming a CFE requires specific qualifications and is achieved by passing the CFE Exam, but the process to apply is a simple one.

Checklist:

1. Be an Associate Member of the ACFE
2.  Have 50 points in the Eligibility Point System
3. Have a Minimum of 2 years of Fraud-Related Work Experience
4. Review for the CFE Examination
5. Pass the CFE Exam
6. Agree to Abide by the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics

Associate Membership Form

Download the CFE Exam
​Candidate Handbook

CFE Candidate Handbook