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Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam

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Your Study Path

CFE CFE License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1: Fraud-Scheme FoundationsYou are here

Master financial transactions, concealment indicators, and scheme typologies.

40
hours
2

Phase 2: Investigation Methods

Practice interviewing, evidence handling, digital analysis, and case documentation.

55
hours
3

Phase 3: Law, Ethics, and Deterrence

Review legal frameworks, ethics standards, and anti-fraud control design.

35
hours
4

Phase 4: Timed Section Mocks

Run section-length simulations and remediate weak objectives.

35
hours
Estimated total study time
165 hours
That's about 17 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CFE Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualifying credentials) contributes to ACFE point eligibility
Experience
To earn the credential, at least two years of fraud-related professional experience and 50 qualifying points are required
Additional Requirements
  • Minimum 40 qualifying points are required to sit for the exam
  • Once activated, exam eligibility allows 60 days to complete all sections
  • Candidates must agree to the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics

CFE Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-14 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

If you need to retake sections, ACFE provides a new 60-day eligibility window and candidates must follow current ACFE retake procedures and fees.

Total Cost Breakdown

Application Fee$480 exam application fee (includes one attempt per section)
Total Estimated Cost$480 exam-only; $1,379.20-$1,604 with official prep package
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The official pass rate is ACFE does not publish public CFE pass-rate statistics.. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

Exam-style fraud, investigation, and legal scenario practice.

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What You'll Study

10 chapters covering everything you need to pass

CFE Exam Details

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Exam

Administered by ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)

Official Source
Not publicly disclosed by ACFE
Passing Score
310
Questions
Section
Time Limit
$480 CFE Exam Application Fee
Exam Fee
Study time: 120-180 hours
Prerequisites: Meet ACFE eligibility point requirements and submit a CFE Exam Application
Valid for: Maintain annually with ACFE membership and CPE requirements

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) content outline

Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes39% (120/310)

Accounting fraud schemes, concealment methods, and detection techniques for financial statement and transaction fraud.

Investigation39% (120/310)

Interviewing, evidence collection, data analysis, tracing assets, and investigative case development.

Law, Ethics and Fraud Prevention22% (70/310)

Legal elements of fraud, ethics expectations, deterrence controls, and organizational prevention programs.

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