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Welcome to the UK Chapter's first blog and new chapter website
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners UK Chapter
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, established in 1988, is based in Austin, Texas. With nearly 50,000 member professional organization is dedicated to educating in fighting fraud. Each member of the ACFE designated a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) has earned certification after a rigorous qualification process.
Certified Fraud Examiners come from various professions, including auditors, accountants, fraud investigators, loss prevention specialists, attorneys, educators, and criminologists. CFE's gather evidence, take statements, write reports, and assist in investigating fraud in its varied forms. CFE's are employed by most major corporations and government agencies, and others provide consulting and investigative services.
The ACFE sponsors more than over 90 local chapters worldwide. CFE's in over 100 countries on six continents have investigated more than 1,000,000 suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.
The UK chapter was started approximately 10 years ago, building in strength with new members coming from all parts of the fraud investigation field, from individuals to Public and Private bodies.
The UK chapter is managed by the membership via an elected committee made up of volunteers who give their time and effort to help promote the chapter.
Inform
The ACFE confirms its dedication to the anti-fraud profession by providing timely world-class educational tools and resources to specialists around the world. Whether you are an experienced fraud practitioner, new to the anti-fraud profession or a business executive who simply needs to stay informed, everyone will benefit from our resources and tools. Develop new skills, enhance your anti-fraud mind set and expand existing fraud knowledge through a variety of training vehicles.
Support
The ACFE offers its members an opportunity for professional certification (Certified Fraud Examiner) so they can further enhance their capabilities and position themselves as leaders in the anti-fraud community. Since the path to certification can be challenging the ACFE has a dynamic Member Services Team ready to help and support you along the way.?Not only do we provide practical solutions to those currently engaged in fighting fraud but also to those who may be fighting fraud in the near future. In addition to scholarship opportunities and our Higher Education Program, the ACFE offers special membership savings to educators and students to guarantee that anti-fraud efforts will continue to be a focus of future generations.
Unite
The ACFE puts anti-fraud professionals in touch with their peers and colleagues locally and globally. By offering multiple opportunities for networking including seminars, conferences, online discussion forums, local chapter events, e-newsletters and more, ACFE members can share insights and ideas with fellow anti-fraud professionals, anywhere in the world, in an instant.
Become a member and unite in the fight against fraud.