What Defines the Core Responsibilities of Certified Fraud Examiners in Financial Planning?

A certified fraud examiner is trained to find evidence of fraud or other financial crimes in financial records as their primary task. They not only detect, investigate, prohibit, and mitigate fraudulent activities, but they also develop preemptive measures to prevent bad actors from penetrating the vulnerable domains of a business.  As the primary role of […]

How can aspiring professionals pursue a career as a Certified Fraud Examiner in the banking sector, and what steps should they take?

Certified Fraud Examiners are professionals who use their specialised knowledge in fields such as financial forensics, anti-fraud compliance, and fraud risk management to investigate and prevent fraud. CFEs perform forensic audits, evaluate internal controls, identify and look into financial abnormalities and fraud schemes, and recommend corrective action. They might also counsel businesses on fraud detection […]

Does the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) course being provided by ACFE have any value in the international market (say in Canada and UAE)?

An ACFE report highlighted that organisations are estimated to lose 5% of revenue to fraud each year causing total losses of more than $3.6 billion. These staggering statistics raise the importance of having certified fraud examiners deployed in both small and large-scale organisations to identify and mitigate fraudulent activities.  Understanding the Importance of CFE Course […]

CFE Certification Requirements

A fraud investigator certification validates your competence to assist organisations in identifying and prosecuting criminals who use deceit for personal or financial advantage. Because different organisations issue these certifications, the standards differ. In addition to passing exams, candidates must often have a specific level of education and professional experience. An aspiring fraud investigator with a […]