ACFE worldwide
One goal. One mission. One association.
The ACFE in numbers
More than
90 000
members
More than
190
worldwide ACFE chapters
More than
320 000
CFEs issued annually
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organisation and provider of high-level training to combat fraud and white-collar crime. Together with our global members, we reduce fraud and white-collar crime and strengthen public trust in integrity and objectivity.


Based in Austin Texas USA, the ACFE was founded in 1988 by fraud expert and author Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA. Dr. Wells' insights and experience as an FBI agent shaped the current state of knowledge in combating white collar crime.
Goals of the ACFE
The mission of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is to reduce fraud and white collar crime and to assist in detection and deterrence. We achieve this through:
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Providing high-level training for Certified Fraud Examiners and all those who fight fraud and white-collar crime
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Achieving high standards of competence through continuous education and training
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Strict adherence to the "Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics" by Certified Fraud Examiners
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Acting as an international representative of Certified Fraud Examiners for industry and business as well as for political and academic institutions
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Acting in an exemplary manner to strengthen the public perception of the integrity, objectivity and professionalism of Certified Fraud Examiners
