Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
| Formation | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Professional organization |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas |
Region served | Worldwide (125 countries) |
Membership | Nearly 80,000 |
Chairman | Joseph T. Wells |
President | James D. Ratley |
Main organ | Board of Regents |
| Website |
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Established in 1988 the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is the professional organization that governs professional fraud examiners. Its activities include producing fraud information, tools and training. It governs the professional designation of Certified Fraud Examiner. The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and a provider of anti-fraud training and education, with nearly 80,000 members.
Certified Fraud Examiner credential
The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential denotes expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. CFEs are trained to identify the warning signs and red flags that indicate evidence of fraud and fraud risk. CFEs around the world uncover fraud and implement processes to prevent fraud from occurring in the first place.
Joseph T. Wells
Joseph T. Wells founded the ACFE and sits as its chairman. After graduating from the University of Oklahoma, he served for ten years with the FBI, during which time he investigated former Attorney General John N. Mitchell's involvement in Watergate.[1]
In addition to his duties as chairman, Wells writes, researches, and lectures to business and professional groups on white-collar crime issues. He has written books and articles on fraud prevention and detection. His writings appear in professional journals.
See also
- Frankensteins of Fraud, published by the ACFE
References
- Wells, Joseph T. (2010). I'm a Fraud; You're a Fraud: The Fables, Follies, and Foibles of a Fraud Fighter. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. p. 376. ISBN 978-0-470-61070-1.