CFE
Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification
| Stands for | Certified Fraud Examiner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CFE stands for Certified Fraud Examiner, a professional certification abbreviation.
Anti-fraud certification awarded by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) to professionals who detect, investigate and prevent fraud, including auditors, investigators and compliance officers. Candidates pass a four-section exam on financial transactions and fraud schemes, law, investigation and fraud prevention and deterrence.
Example: A CFE traced the missing funds through a network of shell vendors.
Usage notes
The ACFE was founded in 1988 by criminologist Joseph Wells and is based in Austin, Texas. Eligibility combines education and professional experience in a points system. In Canadian accounting, CFE also refers to the Common Final Examination for CPA candidates.
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