Virtual CFE Exam Review Course
- Jun 8-10, 2026 8:00 a.m. – 4:25 p.m. ET
- Virtual Seminar
Virtual Seminar
Course Level
Basic
Basic
Delivered via
Online
Online
Virtual CFE Exam Review Course
Description
This event will be available online and in-person. Learn more about the New York, NY option.
According to the 2024 Compensation Guide for Anti-Fraud Professionals, CFEs earn 32% more than their non-certified colleagues.
CFEs have a unique set of skills that are not found in any other career field or discipline; they combine knowledge of complex financial transactions with an understanding of methods, law and how to resolve allegations of fraud. Fraud examiners are also trained to understand not only how fraud occurs, but why.
Master the skills and knowledge you need to pass the CFE Exam by attending the CFE Exam Review Course. This instructor-led course will help you master the concepts tested on the CFE Exam — Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence. This course, in combination with the CFE Exam Prep Course software, will provide you with an unbeatable combination for passing the exam.
Prerequisites
This course is designed to review material required to pass the CFE Exam. Independent study with the CFE Exam Prep Course prior to attendance is strongly recommended.
You Will Learn How To:
Apply the core legal, investigative and accounting concepts on which the CFE credential is built.
Recognize common fraud schemes that affect individuals and organizations around the world.
Detect and prevent fraudulent behavior within and outside of your organization through fraud risk assessment and management.
Analyze the principal causes of fraud and identify red flags indicative of fraudulent practices.
Implement effective interview techniques and report the findings of your investigation.
Assess the legal rights and limitations within your fraud examinations and identify applicable legislation.
CPE Information
This session provides ACFE ethics credit. Learn more about the ethics CPE requirements for CFEs.
| CPE Credit: | 23 |
|---|---|
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | In-Person |
Credit by Field of Study
| Accounting: | 2.6 |
|---|---|
| Auditing: | 10.4 |
| Auditing - Governmental: | 0.4 |
| Business Law: | 2.8 |
| Information Technology: | 1 |
| Management Services: | 1.6 |
| Specialized Knowledge: | 1 |
| Behavioral Ethics: | 0.8 |
| Business Management and Organization: | 0.8 |
| Communications and Marketing: | 1.6 |
Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
*Price does not include shipping for course materials.
Early Registration Deadline: May 8, 2026
Payment must be received by early registration deadline to receive savings.
Course Outline
Day 1
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7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Log-In Time
Log-In Time
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8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Introduction/Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues
• Introduction
• Planning and Conducting a Fraud Examination
• Legal Issues in Conducting Investigations
• The Law Related to Fraud
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9:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues
• Basic Principles of Evidence
• Collecting Evidence
• Sources of Information
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues
• Data Analysis and Reporting Tools
• Tracing Assets
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1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues
•Interview Theory and Application
• Covert Operations
• Report Writing
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3:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues
•Overview of the Legal System
• Criminal Prosecutions
• Non-Criminal Actions
• Testifying
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4:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Optional Written Exam
Written Exam
Day 2
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7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Log-In Time
Log-In Time
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8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Fraud Schemes and Financial Crime
• Accounting Concepts
• Financial Statement Fraud
• Asset Misappropriation: Inventory and Other Assets
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9:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes
• Asset Misappropriation: Cash Receipts
• Asset Misappropriation: Fraudulent Disbursements
• Corruption
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes
• Theft of Data and Intellectual Property
• Cyber Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Consumer Fraud and Scams
• Securities Fraud
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1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes
• Financial Institution Fraud
• Money Laundering
• Payment Fraud
• Bankruptcy Fraud
• Insurance Fraud
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3:05 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes
• Healthcare Fraud
• Tax Fraud
• Government and Public Sector Fraud
• Procurement Fraud
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4:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Optional Written Exam
Written Exam
Day 3
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7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Log-In Time
Log-In Time
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8:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
• Understanding Financial Crime
• Ethics for Fraud Examiners
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9:35 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
• Corporate Governance
• Management's Fraud-Related Responsibilities
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
• Auditors' Fraud-Related Responsibilities
• Fraud Prevention Programs
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1:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
• Fraud Risk Assessment
• Fraud Risk Management
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3:50 p.m. – 5:20 p.m. Optional Written Exam
Written Exam
Presenters
Gerry Zack, CFE, CCEP, CIA - Speaker
Founder & CEO
RiskTrek LLC
John Gill, J.D., CFE - Speaker
President
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Policies
Payment must be received by May 8, 2026 to receive early registration discount.
Event Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy is intended to keep costs low for attendees. Due to financial obligations incurred by the ACFE, Inc. you must cancel your registration prior to the start of the event. Cancellations received less than 30 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $300 administrative fee. Event transfers received less than 30 calendar days prior to an event start date are subject to a $100 transfer fee.Each virtual CFE Exam Review Course registrant will be mailed course workbooks. If you cancel prior to the course start date, you will have the option to pay $249 to keep the course workbooks or mail them back within 10 days to avoid being charged the $249 workbook fee. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received on or after the start date of the event. Those who do not cancel and do not attend are responsible for the full registration fee. Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to unforeseen circumstances, the ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. The ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary.
Should an event be cancelled or postponed by the ACFE due to unforeseen circumstances, the ACFE will process a full refund of registration fees within 30 days of such circumstances becoming known. The ACFE will attempt to notify affected customers by phone and email after it determines cancellation is necessary.
Satisfaction Guarantee
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Terms and Conditions
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