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2. In today’s economic climate, who will help
you protect your company and your clients
from the devastating impact of fraud?
Fraud can creep into your business in a
number of ways.
You may find you need an objective expert to
deter potential problems, investigate
allegations or provide resolution.
A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) offers anti-
fraud knowledge and skills you need to:

3. Investigate allegations against
one of your employees
Recommend strong anti-fraud
internal controls
 Conduct interviews related to
sensitive issues
 Provide assistance with financial
dispute resolution
 Resolve irregularities discovered
during your company’s audit
 Provide expert testimony on
financial and investigative matters

4. A Unique Set of Skills
Fraud Examiners have a unique set of
skills that are not found in any other
discipline; they combine knowledge of
complex financial transactions with an
understanding of law, criminology,
investigation and how to resolve
allegations of fraud.
CFEs work in a variety of disciplines
including accounting, auditing, fraud
investigation and security, as well as
in different industry segments
including government, healthcare,
financial services, manufacturing and
retail distribution.

5. CFEs are knowledgeable in
four areas critical to the fight
against fraud:
Fraudulent Financial Transactions
Criminology & Ethics
Legal Elements of Fraud
Fraud Investigation

6. Reduce Fraud Risks and Costs
Heightened fraud awareness, combined with new laws and
regulations, has increased the already growing demand in the
workforce for professionals who are highly skilled at deterring,
detecting and investigating fraud.
CFEs have the ability to:
• Identify and reduce opportunities for fraud
• Implement effective anti-fraud controls
• Continuously improve anti-fraud measures based on new risks
and technologies
• Educate employees to deter fraud and report wrongdoing
• Resolve allegations or suspicions of fraud
• Assist in the recovery of fraud losses

7. Experience and Integrity
The standards for CFE certification are set by the ACFE’s Board of
Regents, who are elected by CFE members and drawn from the
most experienced members of the profession. CFE candidates
must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and
posses two or more years of professional experience in a field
related to fraud deterrence and detection.
The CFE Exam is a rigorous process, testing the knowledge of
candidates in all areas of fraud examination. CFEs are required to
acquire at least 20 credit hours of continuing professional
education each year to ensure that they remain informed,
empowered and educated.
Code of Ethics
As leaders who inspire public confidence in the integrity and
objectivity of the profession, CFEs adhere to the Certified Fraud
Examiners Code of Professional ethics.
The code includes:

8. • Commitment to professionalism
• Diligence in performance
• Avoidance of conflict of interest
• Testifying truthfully and without bias or prejudice
• Complete confidentiality
• Revelation of all material matters discovered during an examination
• Continued effort to increase the competence and effectiveness of
professional services performed under his or her direction
The CFE credential is the globally preferred certification for anti-fraud
professionals. CFEs are specialists in the detection, deterrence and
investigation of fraud. Over 20,000 CFEs are actively fighting fraud
worldwide.

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Cash Flow Management
Bank Financing
Business Valuation
Strategic Business Planning
Succession Planning
New Business Formation
Non-Profit Organizations
Internal Controls
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