Let's know about some FAQs about certified fraud examiner (CFE)

 Here are some FAQs related to Certified Fraud Examiner or CFE?

What is a CFE?

A certified Fraud Examiner is a leader in the anti fraud community and known as a specialist in the prevention and detection and deterrence of fraud.

Am I eligible to become a CFE?

Qualifications for becoming a certified fraud examiner or CFE South Africa include having high moral character and meeting minimum academic and professional requirements. Your eligibility for CFE certification is based on a point system that awards credit for education, fraud related experience and professional credentials.

How does one maintain his or her CFE credentials?

Certified fraud examiners must earn at least 24 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) every 12 month period, follow the ACFE code of professional standards and pay annual membership dues.

How much does the CFE exam preparation course cost?

The complete price of the CFE exam prep course is about $1,025. Associate members receive a discounted member price of about $850. Payment includes administration fee but shipping is not included and will be added to your first payment as well.

Can I receive a waiver of the CFE exam if I have been in the anti fraud industry for years?

No! All candidates have to take the CFE exam. Past experience or certifications will not exempt you from taking any part of the CFE exam.

How we can apply for the CFE exam?

You application and supporting documentation must have been processed before you take the exam. It includes your CFE exam application, all details of your experience, 3 professional recommendation forms and proof of your education and a recent photo and the exam fee. The cost of CFE exam is about $350. But, if you purchased the CFE exam prep course, then a $100 credit on the cost of the exam fee will applied and reducing the exam fee to $250. We advise you gather all the documents and sent them with your CFE exam application one month before you are ready to take the exam.

What options are available to apply for the CFE exam?

You need to submit your CFE exam application and payment online and visit the certification website to submit your supporting documentation.

Now download the PDF version of the exam application and submit a complete form along with all the required documents by mail or email to the address listed on the form.

What are the system requirements to take the CFE exam?

System requirements for this exam include windows 7, windows 8.1, windows 10, Mac OS × 10.6 or above. The screen resolution must be 1280 × 1024 or greater, high-speed internet connection, must have the ability to download Google Chrome extension, web camera and microphone. Browser should be set to allow java script, pop-ups, web camera access, cookies and microphone.