What is a CFE?
A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is a fraud prevention and detection professional with proven expertise in the four major areas of fraud and who is trained to identify the warning signs and red flags that indicate evidence of fraud and fraud risk.
CFE's provide the guidance, tools, and know how to help organizations structure and implement fraud prevention programs to effectively manage the risk of fraud as well as conducting investigations of allegations of fraud.
CFE's carry out their profession in a variety of sectors and positions:
Goverment Sectors
Federal Bureau of Investigations, the US. Department of Defense, the Government Accountability Office, and other law enforcement organizations.
Corporate
Internal security and audit departments.
Private
Forensic accounting firms, public accounting firms, specialized fraud firms and security and investigative firms.
Chattanooga Area Chapter
Chattanooga Area Chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is one of more than 100 chapters located around the world and is part of the OVER 90,000-member Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The primary mission of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and to assist the Membership in its detection and deterrence
As the local representative of the ACFE, the Chattanooga Area Chapter supports this mission by:
- Promoting an enhanced awareness of fraud and white-collar crime prevention techniques to the Chattanooga Area.
- Assisting the Chattanooga Area business community and other organizations in the investigation of fraud and white-collar crime.
- Providing the Chapter’s membership with quality professional development and education resources.
- Promoting the fraud examiner profession and assisting Chapter members in obtaining the designation of Certified Fraud Examiner
Local Chapters
ACFE local chapters are organized by dedicated members residing in a particular geographic region (i.e., a city, state or country) and share an interest in the detection and deterrence of fraud. Chapters act as local representatives of the ACFE, providing continued support for members worldwide.
Joining a local chapter brings many benefits to anti-fraud professionals including:Â
Networking opportunities
Connect and collaborate with other fraud fighters in your area, and participate in local programs and events that promote awareness of the profession.Â
Quality, affordable local CPE trainingÂ
Fulfill your CPE requirements without having to pay travel expenses. All chapter meetings and events are planned by fellow ACFE members and focus on what is relevant to your professional development.
Timely, practical informationÂ
Stay at the forefront of local anti-fraud issues and emerging trends via chapter communications, monthly meetings and seminars.Â
Mentoring opportunities
Chapter members have varying levels of experience ranging from anti-fraud specialists just starting out to those with a wealth of anti-fraud knowledge. If you are new to the profession, chapter involvement is a great way to learn from the best. If you are an experienced professional, membership in a chapter gives you the chance to give back to the profession by mentoring the next generation of anti-fraud professionals.Â
Leadership development
Enhance and refine your leadership skills by serving on your chapter’s Board of Directors.
Promoting fraud awareness in your communityÂ
Membership in a local chapter provides rewarding opportunities to promote the importance of the anti-fraud profession and address the fraud-related needs of your community. Local chapters have organized free informational events to educate community members about red flags of financial elder abuse, how to protect against identity theft and more. Additionally, many chapters engage with their community through volunteer work such as participating in food drives, Habitat for Humanity and many other worthy causes