Prep Course

CFE Exam Prep Course® Subscription Package (Platinum)

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CFE Exam Prep Course Subscription Package Platinum

Description

The CFE Exam Prep Course® Platinum Package provides effective training to prepare for the CFE Exam. Designed with the busy anti-fraud professional in mind, the Prep Course gives you the flexibility you need to prepare for the CFE Exam on your schedule. 

Use Your Study Time Efficiently and Stay on Track

The Prep Course streamlines CFE Exam preparation. Use your time more efficiently by focusing on the areas you need to study the most.

The Prep Course enables you to:

  • Follow a recommended study plan or create your own based on personal strengths and weaknesses.
  • Set a target deadline for your studies and analyze your progress.
  • Personalize your studies by highlighting key points, bookmarking lessons and taking notes.
  • Focus on the areas where you need the most work, reviewing your results and progress by content area.

PreassessmentStudy Plan

User-Friendly Exam Prep

  • This easy-to-use course puts the most relevant information at your fingertips. Quickly review your Prep Course progress by subsection and topic, access on-screen guidance and study tips, and stay on track to meet your target certification date.
  • Review your progress with a streamlined design.
  • Get immediate answers to your questions with helpful resources, including FAQs and user guides.
  • Prepare to earn your CFE credential through helpful content on certification requirements, exam information and tips for exam day.

The Platinum Package One-Year Subscription Includes:

CFE Exam Prep Course (Online)

The Prep Course is an online self-paced program that will help you prepare, with:

  • More than 500 lessons and nearly 1,400 study questions.
  • Direct links to source material in the Fraud Examiners Manual.
  • Nearly 800 flashcards to help you memorize terminology.
  • End-of-lesson Knowledge Checks that help reinforce your understanding of key concepts.

Fraud Examiners Manual (Online + Browser-Based PDF)

The anti-fraud profession’s body of knowledge is captured in the Fraud Examiners Manual, from which the CFE Exam is derived. Use this for more in-depth study of challenging topics.

CFE Exam Study Guide (Browser-Based PDF)

This study guide offers a breakdown of the key points and foundational concepts found in the three main sections of the exam.

On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course (Online)

In this collection of more than 20 hours of on-demand video recordings, instructors John D. Gill, J.D., CFE, President of the ACFE, (who has been teaching the live course since 2006), and Jason Zirkle, CFE, the ACFE’s Training Director, will guide you through the most important material and concepts covered on the CFE Exam.  

Course Outline

Introduction

Introduction to This Course and the CFE Exam (21 minutes)

Fraud Investigations and Legal Issues

1. Planning and Conducting a Fraud Examination; Legal Issues in Conducting Investigations; The Law Related to Fraud (1 hour, 24 minutes)
2. Basic Principles of Evidence; Collecting Evidence; Sources of Information (1 hour, 20 minutes)
3. Data Analysis and Reporting Tools; Tracing Assets (1 hour, 38 minutes)
4. Interview Theory and Application; Covert Operations; Report Writing (1 hour, 35 minutes)
5. Overview of the Legal System; Criminal Prosecutions; Non-Criminal Actions; Testifying (1 hour, 29 minutes)

Fraud Schemes and Financial Crimes

6. Accounting Concepts; Financial Statement Fraud; Asset Misappropriation: Inventory and Other Assets (1 hour, 34 minutes)
7. Asset Misappropriation: Cash Receipts; Asset Misappropriation: Fraudulent Disbursements; Corruption (1 hour, 46 minutes)
8. Theft of Data and Intellectual Property; Cyberfraud; Identity Theft; Consumer Fraud and Scams; Securities Fraud (1 hour, 16 minutes)
9. Financial Institution Fraud; Money Laundering; Payment Fraud; Bankruptcy Fraud; Insurance Fraud (1 hour, 17 minutes)
10. Health Care Fraud; Tax Fraud; Government and Public Sector Fraud; Procurement Fraud (1 hour, 42 minutes)

Fraud Prevention and Deterrence

11. Understanding Financial Crime; Ethics for Fraud Examiners (1 hour, 14 minutes)
12. Corporate Governance; Management’s Fraud-Related Responsibilities (59 minutes)
13. Auditors’ Fraud-Related Responsibilities; Fraud Prevention Programs (1 hour, 27 minutes)
14. Fraud Risk Assessment; Fraud Risk Management (1 hour, 20 minutes)
15. Question and Answer Section (35 minutes)

CFE Review Course Workbook (Browser-Based PDF)

This workbook, with more than 350 pages, supplements the On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course by helping you focus more effectively on the important concepts using an outline format as you work through the modules within the course.

CFE Exam Review Course Slide Book (Browser-Based PDF)

This slide book, with nearly 150 pages, contains every slide used in the On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course. The slide book allows you to make notes while viewing the lectures and gives you an easy way to review the slide content to refresh your memory before taking the CFE Exam.

System Requirements

  • Platinum Package System Requirements

    System Requirements: 

    •  High-speed Internet connection 

    Browser Requirements:

    • We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox or Safari. 
    • Browser must be set to allow Javascript as well as cookies. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What happens if my one-year subscription expires?

    Once your subscription has expired you lose access to all products contained within the package. Your subscription will not auto-renew.

    To renew your subscription for an additional year at a reduced price:

    1. Log into your account
    2. Add this package to your cart
    3. Complete check out
    4. Pick up where you left off in the software
  • Do you offer bulk or group discounts on the CFE Exam Prep Course Subscription Packages?
    Special pricing is available for purchases of 10 or more packages. Contact a Member Services Representative at (800) 245-3321 / +1 (512) 478-9000 for more information.
  • Will I receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for completing the CFE Exam Prep Course?
    No CPE will be issued or accepted by the ACFE for completion of this course. However, when you have completed the course by reviewing all of the lessons and answering all of the review questions, you will earn a Certificate of Completion for the course that can be downloaded and printed. Save or print the certificate as soon as you complete the course and before resetting any questions.
  • How long will I have access to my Prep Course?

    All exam preparation products have a one-year subscription. Access will be terminated after one year from your original purchase date* or upon passing the CFE Exam, whichever comes first.

    Additionally, the Prep Course software is to be used for CFE Exam preparation only. Active CFEs will not be able to access the Prep Course software. However, active CFEs receive complimentary access to the online Fraud Examiners Manual. 

    *Unless you have renewed your subscription. To renew your subscription for an additional year at a reduced price:

    1. Log into your account
    2. Add this package to your cart
    3. Complete checkout
    4. Pick up where you left off in the software
  • Can I study using my mobile device?
    Yes, you can study using your mobile device. However, for full feature access we recommend using a computer.   
  • Can I use the CFE Exam Prep Course on more than one computer?
    Yes. The Prep Course is an online, browser-based software that allows you to easily switch between devices. Please note, the Prep Course is only licensed to one user and may not be shared. 
  • Am I required to purchase the CFE Exam Prep Course to take the CFE Exam?
    No. While the software is recommended, exam applicants are not required to purchase the Prep Course. 
  • If I decide not to study with the CFE Exam Prep Course, what are my other study options?
    View all available CFE Exam preparation methods. 
  • Can I purchase a printed or audio version of the CFE Exam Prep Course?
    No, the interactivity of the Prep Course is key to efficient, effective use of your study time. 
  • Can I sell or share my Prep Course?
    No. The Prep Course and all items contained within this subscription package are licensed to only one user and may not be shared with anyone. Other terms and conditions apply as outlined in the End User License Agreement (EULA). 
  • Is there a specific, scheduled time to watch the videos in the On-Demand CFE Exam Review Course?
    No, unlike the live, in-person CFE Exam Review Courses, this course is on-demand. It covers all four sections of the CFE Exam: Investigation, Law, Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence. You can choose which section you want to study and when you want to study it. The same goes for the individual modules contained within each section. Each module covers one or more topics and lasts, on average, about one hour. You can complete this course in the order that works best for you whenever it is convenient to you.
  • What is a browser-based PDF and how can I access it?
    A browser-based PDF is a type of PDF that can only be accessed through a secure web browser, rather than a .PDF file being downloaded to your device. CFE Exam study materials are hosted in a Digital Rights Management (DRM) platform, which ensures the content remains secure and proprietary while also offering unique features that are normally not enabled in traditional PDFs. While printing capabilities are limited when using a DRM platform, our browser-based PDFs allow users to interact with the text in the same way they would with printed products through the ability to take notes, highlight and even draw in the files.
     
    To access a browser-based PDF, simply log into your ACFE account, navigate to the My Learning & Resources section, and click on the link to the desired PDF. It will open directly in your browser, where you can use the interactive features for a more personalized study experience.
  • Do I have to be online to view the browser-based PDFs included in this bundle?

    No, you do not have to remain online the entire time to view the browser-based PDFs. However, to initially access and open the PDF, you will need a stable internet connection. Once the PDF is open in your browser, you have the option to save it locally to your web browser for offline use.

    Note: If you clear your browser’s cache or cookies, the PDF will be removed from your browser's history, and you will need to download it again to access it offline.

Policies

One-Year Subscription

All products in this package come with a one-year subscription. See FAQs for additional information about subscriptions.

Terms and Conditions

The CFE Exam Prep Course software is licensed to only one user. It may not be shared with anyone.

The software and its contents are designed as an exam preparation aid. Once you have passed all three sections of the exam, you will not be able to access the questions again. However, we encourage you to use the Fraud Examiners Manual as a reference tool.

Other terms and conditions apply as outlined in the End User License Agreement (EULA).

Trademarks

“ACFE,” “CFE,” “Certified Fraud Examiner,” “CFE Exam Prep Course,” “Association of Certified Fraud Examiners,” the ACFE seal, the ACFE logo, and related trademarks, names, and logos are the property of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Inc. and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world.”

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