The Association

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is the professional organization for fraud examiners. The mission of the Association is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime, and to assist the Membership in its detection and deterrence. To accomplish its mission, the Association:

1. Provides bona fide qualifications for Certified Fraud Examiners through administering the Uniform Examination for Certified Fraud Examiners.
   

2. Sets high standards for admission, including demonstrated competence through mandatory continuing education.
   

3. Requires Certified Fraud Examiners Requires to adhere to a strict code of professional conduct and ethics, and monitors adherence by Members.
   

4. Serves as the international representative for Certified Fraud Examiners to business and government.
   

5. Provides leadership to inspire public confidence in the integrity, objectivity, and professionalism of Certified Fraud Examiners.
   

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, established in 1988, is the world's premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. A leader in the global anti-fraud community, the ACFE has over 45,000 members, sponsors more than 100 chapters worldwide and provides anti-fraud educational material to over 180 universities. Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) on six continents have investigated over 1 million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud. Together with our members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the value and integrity of the profession.