About the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse

THE ACFE IS THE WORLD'S largest antifraud organization and premier provider of antifraud training and education.

Together with more than 70,000 members in over 150 countries, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and providing the training and resources needed to fight fraud more effectively.

Founded in 1988 by Dr. Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, the ACFE provides educational tools and practical solutions for antifraud professionals through initiatives including

  • Global conferences and seminars led by antifraud experts.
  • Instructor-led, interactive professional training.
  • Comprehensive resources for fighting fraud, including books, self-study courses, and articles.
  • Leading antifraud periodicals including Fraud Magazine, The Fraud Examiner, and FraudInfo.
  • Local networking and support through ACFE chapters worldwide.
  • Antifraud curriculum and educational tools for colleges and universities.

The positive effects of antifraud training are far-reaching. Clearly, the best way to combat fraud is to educate anyone engaged in fighting fraud on how to effectively prevent, detect, and investigate it. By educating, uniting, and supporting the global antifraud community with the tools to fight fraud more effectively, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity of the profession. The ACFE offers its members the opportunity ...

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