The following is a list of professional certifications approved for qualifying points on the CFE Exam application or Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs).
CFE Qualifying Points
All certifications on this list are approved for 10 education points each on the CFE Exam Application. Certifications or designations cannot substitute fraud-related professional experience requirements.
CPE Credits
All certification programs on this list are approved for 10 fraud-related CPE credits each, with a maximum of 10 credits allowed per year. The certification or designation must be earned during the compliance period for which it is being claimed and will only be recognized during the year of initial completion. Credit may only be claimed for one certification program during each compliance period.
| Professional Certification | What does it stand for? |
|---|---|
| ABV | Accredited in Business Valuation |
| ACA | Associate Chartered Accountant |
| ACCA | Chartered Certified Accountant |
| AMLP | Anti-Money Laundering Professional |
| ASA |
Accredited Senior Appraiser |
| CA | Chartered Accountant |
| CAMLI | Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute |
| CAMS | Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist |
| CAT | Certified Accounting Technician |
|
CB |
Certified Bookkeeper |
| CCCI | Certified Cyber Crimes Investigator |
| CCEP | Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional |
| CFA | Chartered Financial Analyst |
| CFAI | Certified Fire and Arson Investigator |
| CFCI | Certified Financial Crimes Investigator |
| CFCS | Certified Financial Crime Specialist |
| CFP | Certified Financial Planner |
| CFSA | Certified Financial Services Auditor |
| CGAP | Certified Government Auditing Professional |
| CGFM | Certified Government Financial Manager |
| CGSS | Certified Global Sanctions Specialist |
| CIA | Certified Internal Auditor |
| CIFI | Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator |
| CII | Certified International Investigator |
| CIP | Chartered Insurance Professional |
| CIPP | Certified Information Privacy Professional |
| CISA | Certified Information Systems Auditor |
| CISM | Certified Information Security Manager |
| CISSP | Certified Information Systems Security Professional |
| CITP | Certified Information Technology Professional |
| CLI | Certified Legal Investigator |
| CMA |
Certified Management Accountant |
| CPA | Certified Public Accountant |
| CPCO | Certified Professional Compliance Officer |
| CPFA | Chartered Public Financial Accountant |
| CPP | Certified Protection Professional |
| CRCM | Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager |
| CRISC | Certified in Risk and Information System Control |
| CRP | Certified Risk Professional |
| CTP | Certified Treasury Professional |
| CVA | Certified Valuation Analyst |
| EA | Enrolled Agent |
| MAFF | Master Analyst in Financial Forensics |
| PCI | Professional Certified Investigator |
| QFA | Qualified Financial Adviser |
| SC | Information Systems Security Examination |
| Series 4 |
Registered Options Principal Exam |
| Series 7 |
General Securities Representative Exam |
| Series 24 |
General Securities Principal Exam |
| Series 63 |
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Exam |
All professional certifications are reviewed annually by ACFE Administration for changes or additions.