Become a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Join a global community of anti‑fraud professionals committed to protecting organizations from fraud.
The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential demonstrates proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence, and is recognized internationally as the gold standard in the anti‑fraud profession
Why Earn the
CFE Credential?
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Gain professional credibility and global recognition
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Strengthen your ability to identify, investigate and prevent fraud
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Increase your career opportunities across industries
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Join a worldwide network of over 60,000 anti‑fraud professionals
Five (5)
Key Steps
to become
a CFE
How do I become a Certified Fraud Examiner?
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1. BECOME AN ACFE ASSOCIATE MEMBER
ACFE Associate Membership is required before you can apply for or sit the CFE exam.
Membership categories include:
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Standard Associate - Open to individuals involved or interested in fraud prevention, detection, or deterrence.
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Educator Associate - For full‑time educators employed by an accredited higher‑learning institution.
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Student Associate - For undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the minimum required semester hours.
Register for membership here: https://www.acfe.com/associate-membership.aspx
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2. MEET THE ELIGIBILITY POINT REQUIREMENT (MINIMUM 50 POINTS)
As part of the application process for the CFE Exam, candidates must provide proof that they meet the stated academic and professional requirements to become a CFE.
Eligibility is determined by a point system, which awards credit for education, professional affiliations and experience
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Use the ACFE’s Point System Calculator to confirm eligibility to sit the CFE Exam:
https://www.acfe.com/cfe-credential/eligibility/point-system-calculator
(You must earn 40 points to sit the exam and 50 points to be certified.)
3. GAIN AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF FRAUD RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
You must have a minimum of two years of full time experience in a field related directly or indirectly to detecting or deterring fraud. Examples include:
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Auditing
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Compliance
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Law enforcement
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Loss prevention
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Security management
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Experience may be combined across multiple roles, but overlapping duties cannot be double counted.
4. PREPARE FOR THE CFE EXAM
Choose the preparation method that best suits your learning style:
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Self paced online prep course with practice questions, flashcards and modules
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Instructor led review course (live or virtual) over four days
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Independent study using the Fraud Examiners Manual
https://www.acfe.com/training-events-and-products/cfe-exam-preparation
Updates to the Exam
Beginning June 2026, the CFE Exam has been updated to consist of three main sections, instead of the previous four.
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The three exam areas are:
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Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes
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Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues
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Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
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Full exam content outline (2026version):
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https://www.acfe.com/-/media/files/acfe/pdfs/cfe-exam/cfe-exam-content-outline_2026.pdf
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5. APPLY FOR THE EXAM AND GET CERTIFIED
Once you meet membership and eligibility requirements, you can submit your CFE Exam application through the ACFE portal.
After passing the exam and completing the experience requirements, you will be awarded the CFE credential.
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Support from ACFE Jamaica
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The ACFE Jamaica Chapter is committed to helping aspiring CFEs navigate the certification process through webinars, networking opportunities and local guidance.
For support or questions:
acfejamaicachapter@gmail.com
876‑475‑3578
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