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About the CFE exam

The CFE is the world's most widely held fraud-examination credential, administered by the ACFE. It validates expertise across fraud schemes, investigation methodology, the legal framework, and fraud prevention and deterrence.

The exam moved to a three-section format in June 2026, consolidating the historical four domains. It's built for professionals who investigate fraud, build anti-fraud controls, or advise on fraud risk.

Exam format

Questions
310 across three sections
Duration
2.5h + 2.5h + 1.5h
Passing score
75% per section
Exam fee
$480 first attempt per section
Delivery
Remote-proctored or Prometric center
Registering body
ACFE
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Who this is for

  • Fraud examiners and forensic accountants
  • Internal audit professionals and audit managers
  • Compliance officers and fraud-risk managers
  • Law-enforcement investigators and prosecutors
  • Corporate security and financial-crime specialists

What you'll learn

25 free lessons, mapped straight to the exam — read them all, no login.

  1. 01Welcome: Becoming a Fraud Examiner (and Passing This Exam)
  2. 02Defining Fraud and the Occupational-Fraud Taxonomy
  3. 03Accounting Concepts Every Examiner Must Know
  4. 04Asset Misappropriation I: Cash Receipts (Skimming & Larceny)
  5. 05Asset Misappropriation II: Fraudulent Disbursements
  6. 06Inventory, Non-Cash Assets, and Misuse
  7. 07Corruption: Bribery, Kickbacks, and Conflicts of Interest
  8. 08Financial Statement Fraud Schemes
  9. 09Bribery of Foreign Officials and the FCPA
  10. 10Industry-Specific & Emerging Schemes
  11. 11The Legal System, Burdens of Proof, and Fraud's Elements
  12. 12Federal Fraud Statutes: Mail, Wire, Money Laundering, RICO
  13. 13Securities, Tax, and Bankruptcy Fraud
  14. 14Individual Rights and Constitutional Limits in Examinations
  15. 15Evidence, Litigation, and the Expert Witness
  16. 16Planning and Conducting the Fraud Examination
  17. 17Evidence Collection, Chain of Custody, and Documentation
  18. 18Interview Theory and Application
  19. 19Sources of Information and Public Records
  20. 20Data Analysis, Digital Forensics, and Benford's Law
  21. 21Tracing Illicit Transactions and Report Writing
  22. 22Why People Commit Fraud: The Fraud Triangle and White-Collar Crime
  23. 23Corporate Governance, Internal Controls, and the COSO Framework
  24. 24Fraud Risk Assessment, Anti-Fraud Programs, and Professional Ethics
  25. 25Exam Day: Strategy, Pitfalls, and Final Review
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The AMLReady Academy approach

Every AMLReady Academy course works the same way. We teach to the real, published objectives — never leaked questions. We'd rather show you where you're weak than sell you false confidence. Citation-backed, mobile-first, no fluff.

Frequently asked questions

How does this compare to ACFE's official prep?

ACFE's own materials are the authoritative source for the exam — use them. AMLReady Academy is the honest, no-fluff layer on top: focused lessons (25 of them) mapped to the real objectives, at a fraction of a cram course's price.

Is AMLReady Academy affiliated with ACFE?

No. AMLReady Academy is an independent study provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by ACFE. Everything we publish is original work written from public exam objectives and regulations.

What's included?

All 25 lessons, plus a citation-backed question bank you can start drilling today and the AMLReady Academy study approach.

What if I already hold CAMS or a related credential?

Then you're ahead — these stack. CFE is a natural next specialization on top of CAMS, and the two pair well as a bundle.

What's your refund policy?

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