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    Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

    Pass the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam - the gold standard of excellence in the anti-fraud profession worldwide - in no time by attending this official ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) accredited 5-day CFE training

    Become certified within 5 days!
     
    IMF Academy is an ACFE authorized training organization and the exclusive provider of CFE (exam) trainings in the Benelux. Join the CFE training in-class or remote (live online).

    Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – mode of study

    Option 1: 5-day classroom training or remote (live online)
    Option 2: In-house training

    The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential is recognized by numerous leading organizations all over the world

    Certified Fraud Examiner - IMF AcademyCertified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) have a unique set of skills that is 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 also why. Being a CFE denotes proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation. With the CFE credential, you will experience career growth and you can quickly position yourself as a leader in the global anti-fraud community.

    The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential is recognized in the hiring and promotion policies of numerous leading organizations all over the world. Nearly 90% of Fortune 500 companies employ at least one CFE. Did you know that CFEs earn 34% more than their non-certified colleagues?

    Benefits of attending

    The benefits of attending this 5-day CFE training are:

    • You can take the official online CFE exam sections at the end of each training day and you receive 1 free resit of an exam section at your choice (if necessary)
    • You receive additional and exclusive training materials provided by the trainers and ACFE
    • We take care of all administrative procedures towards the ACFE
    • The success rate of passing the CFE exam with our CFE training is 95%!

    ACFE – the world's largest anti-fraud organization

    Certified Fraud ExaminerACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud trainings and education. Together with more than 90,000 members in 160 countries and chapters in 125 countries, ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession.

    CFE target group

    Are you interested in taking your career to the next level by earning the gold standard of professional excellence in the anti-fraud profession? Are you an (internal) auditor, CPA, investigator, national state and law enforcement officer, prosecutor, security professional, risk and loss management professional, lawyer, accountant, controller, compliance and fraud officer or any other professional dealing with fraud? Then this is your chance to follow a qualified training and become certified as a Fraud Examiner (CFE) within 5 days.

    Strengthen your anti-fraud skills and become a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) now!

    Master the skills and knowledge you need to pass the CFE exam by attending this official Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training and become a CFE now! This 5-day, instructor-led training will help you master the concepts tested at the CFE exam:

    • Investigation
    • Law
    • Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes
    • Fraud Prevention & Deterrence

    About the CFE exam

    To earn the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential, you are required to pass the CFE exam. The CFE exam tests your knowledge of the 4 major areas that comprise the fraud examination Body of Knowledge.

    • The CFE exam is a computer-based, multiple-choice, closed book and closed-notes exam consisting of 4 exam sections
    • The exam contains 400 questions in total
    • Each exam section has 100 multiple choice and true/false questions
    • Each exam section will take 2 hours of your time
    • You must score at least 75% correct on each exam section in order to pass
    • The exam has a number of controls to ensure integrity
    • The exam can be taken during the training week or at a time convenient to you

    Are you eligible to be certified?

    Your eligibility to become CFE certified is based upon a point system which awards credits for education and experience. The admission requirements are:

    • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
    • Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, such as accountancy, auditing, criminology, investigation, loss prevention, law enforcement or legal experience related to fraud.

    If you do not yet qualify to earn the CFE title, you can already take the training and exam and become officially certified once you have gained sufficiënt relevant professional experience.

    How to maintain your CFE credential?

    To maintain your CFE credential, you are required to earn at least 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours every 12-month period. At least 10 hours must directly relate to the detection and deterrence of fraud and 2 hours to ethics. If you have earned more than 20 CPE hours in your previous reporting period, you may rollover up to 10 hours to meet your current CPE requirements. In addition to completing the annual CPE requirements, you must pay an annual membership fee in order to remain a member of the ACFE and retain the CFE credential. If your membership expires, you are not allowed to use the CFE credential anymore.

    Knowledge and tools necessary to pass the CFE exam

    When attending this 5-day official Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training you will receive the following:

    • 1-year Associate ACFE membership. As an associate member of ACFE you gain access to timely and practical information including Fraud Magazine, monthly member newsletters, free quarterly webinars, videos, tools and resources to support your anti-fraud efforts
    • CFE exam preparation course software with study questions and practice exams. Review of important concepts, covered at the CFE exam, with more than 1,400 study questions and simulation of the CFE exam environment with timed practice exams
    • Fraud Examiners Manual. The Fraud Examiners Manual is an over 2,000 page guide and is your essential resource as an anti-fraud professional. The Fraud Examiners Manual is the definitive body of knowledge for the anti-fraud profession, providing comprehensive guidance for anti-fraud professionals that no other work can match. The guide explores examination techniques and procedures and gives you a detailed explanation of the answer to each study question
    • Exclusive training materials prepared by the trainers, tailored to the exam
    • The CFE exam consisting of 4 exam sections plus 1 free resit of an exam section at your choice
    • Five full days of face to face or live online training facilitated by authorised CFE Exam Review Course trainers with enough time for discussions and personal attention
    • Exclusive access to the 'CFE Exam Prep Flashcard App'. This app allows you to familiarize yourself with the terminology and concepts covered in the CFE exam and consists of hundreds of flashcards that complement the CFE exam preparation course software. The app is available for Android and iOS versions

    Level of the training

    The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training is held on a bachelor level.

    Limited number of participants

    The number of participants is limited to give you all the attention you need.

    Reviews

    Former delegates rate this Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training with a 9 (on a scale from 1 to 10). Some remarks of former participants:

    "The training sessions were in line with my expectations. Efficient and effective use of my time. Course organisation and location were great!"
    Lead analyst internal control

    "Perfectly tailored training which gave me the knowledge and confidence needed to actually take the exam. Thanks! A huge "Thank you" to Robert, the trainer, for making the training so approachable and understandable. A lot of insight as well. Much appreciated indeed!"
    Ntube Sone Ngole, Senior Legal Counsel Regulatory Affairs, Kinross Gold Corporation

    "The trainers were organized, provided sufficient explanations and followed the agenda."
    Lead analyst internal control

    "It's amazing how 5 days can cover such a big topic and a manual of 2,000 pages. A great job of structuring and pointing at the most important issues!"

    "The trainers add each other in an excellent mode: high professionalism together with different soft skills and a different manner make these 5 days bright, valuable and unforgettable."

    "It was very comprehensive. The trainers were very detailed and helpful. Very knowledgable and demonstrated relevant experience."

    "I liked all the examples which were added to the course by the trainers.''

    ''Skilled, accesible and pleasant trainers!!"

    "The instructors were really interesting in giving experience and guide very well in the achievement of the exam. Material is straight to the point. Trainers were putting a lot of effort to give us the possibility to pass the exam and to make the course interactive and interesting."
    Cedric Antonelli, Partner, BDO Belgium

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    In-company

    Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – in-company
    With at least 5 participants an in-house training could be your best option. An in-company training, customized to the needs of your organization, has many advantages and:

    • saves you and your colleagues time
    • enables you to train in the comfort of your own working environment
    • saves travel and accommodation expenses
    • can be arranged at a time convenient for you
    • sensitive issues can be discussed openly since no outsiders are present

    Do you prefer an in-company CFE training? Please contact us for more information. We are more than happy to discuss the various possibilities with you.

    Content

    In a recent job analysis study, ACFE assessed the current and expected future knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to show full proficiency as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). The results of this study were used to create a fully updated content outline for the CFE training and exam, with an additional focus on emerging schemes and trends, as well as the use of technology by both fraud perpetrators and fraud examiners.

    This 5-day Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training will help you master the following 4 concepts, related to the CFE exam:

    I. Investigation
    The investigation part of the training covers the following domains:

    • Domain 1: Planning and conducting a fraud examination
    • Domain 2: Collecting evidence
    • Domain 3: Interview theory and application
    • Domain 4: Interviewing suspects and signed statements
    • Domain 5: Covert operations
    • Domain 6: Sources of information
    • Domain 7: Data analysis and reporting tools
    • Domain 8: Digital forensics
    • Domain 9: Tracing illicit transactions
    • Domain 10: Report writing

    II. Law
    Ensures your familiarity with the many legal ramifications of conducting fraud examinations, including criminal and civil law, rules of evidence, rights of the accused and accuser, and expert witness matters. The following domains will be addressed:

    • Domain 1: Overview of the legal system
    • Domain 2: The law related to fraud
    • Domain 3: Bankruptcy fraud
    • Domain 4: Securities fraud
    • Domain 5: Money laundering
    • Domain 6: Tax fraud
    • Domain 7: Individual rights during examinations
    • Domain 8: The criminal justice system
    • Domain 9: The civil justice system
    • Domain 10: Basic principles of evidence
    • Domain 11: Testifying

    III. Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes
    This part of the exam tests your comprehension of the types of fraudulent financial transactions incurred in accounting records. To pass the section Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes, you will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the following concepts:

    • Domain 1: Accounting concepts
    • Domain 2: Financial statement fraud
    • Domain 3: Asset misappropriation: cash receipts
    • Domain 4: Asset misappropriation: fraudulent disbursements
    • Domain 5: Asset misappropriation: inventory and other assets
    • Domain 6: Corruption
    • Domain 7: Theft of data and intellectual property
    • Domain 8: Identity theft
    • Domain 9: Financial institution fraud
    • Domain 10: Payment fraud
    • Domain 11: Insurance fraud
    • Domain 12: Health care fraud
    • Domain 13: Consumer fraud
    • Domain 14: Cyber fraud
    • Domain 15: Contract and procurement fraud

    IV. Fraud Prevention & Deterrence
    Tests your understanding of why people commit fraud and ways to prevent it. Topics covered in this section include:

    • Domain 1: Understanding criminal behavior
    • Domain 2: White-collar crime
    • Domain 3: Corporate governance
    • Domain 4: Management's fraud-related responsibilities
    • Domain 5: Auditors' fraud-related responsibilities
    • Domain 6: Fraud prevention programs
    • Domain 7: Fraud risk assessment
    • Domain 8: Fraud risk management
    • Domain 9: Ethics for fraud examiners
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    Trainer(s)

    ACFE authorised trainers
    This 5-day Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training is facilitated by ACFE authorised trainers who possess the skills, knowledge and expertise required to deliver premium learning experiences. Your well-experienced trainers are: 

    Robert Lamers CFE
    Robert Lamers (IMF Academy)Robert Lamers is an anti-fraud and crisis management specialist and the managing director of Rolam Consultancy. He served as a senior corporate anti-fraud officer with NN Group and ING Insurance for many years. Robert is Head of European Partnership Development at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).


    Sonny Luypaert MBA CFE
    Sonny Luypaert (IMF Academy)Sonny Luypaert is director with Triple-S Consulting, providing management consultancy in finance, governance and risk & compliance, with a specialization in fraud detection and prevention. Sonny is chairman of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Belgium. Previously, she was director of finance & operations with the Boston Consulting Group Belgium and CFO with Accenture Benelux.

     

    Start date(s)

    The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training consists of 5 days (from 9.00 hrs - 17.00 hrs). The training will take place on the following dates and locations, in-class as well as remote (live online):

    Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Amsterdam

    • 26 - 30 September 2022

    Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Brussels

    • 12 - 16 December 2022

    Fee / Registration

    The fee for the 5-day Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training is € 4.280 (VAT excl.). The fee includes:

    • 5 days of training
    • First-year associate membership with the ACFE (value $ 195)
    • Exam fees plus official ACFE training materials (value over $ 1.200)
    • Additional and exclusive training materials
    • All lunches and coffee/tea


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    Participant substitution and transfer
    Delegates may be substituted until 30 days prior to the start of the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training without further fee, provided notice is given in writing and the participant meets the admission requirements. Delegates requesting a transfer to a later training date may do so without incurring penalty fees, provided the request is received in writing at least 30 days before the start date of the CFE training.
    Participant cancellation
    Cancellations will be accepted up to 5 weeks prior to the initial starting date of the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) training. We will invoice 10% of the training fee for administration costs. If you cancel within 5 weeks before the start of the CFE training, you will have to pay the full training fee. All cancellations must be received in writing.
    Payment
    Payment of training fees must be received within 30 days of the invoice date, though always before the start of the training.
    By accepting the terms and conditions
    -Have you ever been convicted of any felony, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, that you have not previously reported to the ACFE? ("Moral turpitude" means an offense that calls into question the integrity or judgment of the offender, such as fraud, bribery, corruption, theft, embezzlement, solicitation, etc.).
    -You certify that the above is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. Falsification of any information on this application is grounds for denial or revocation of ACFE membership. You agree to abide by the Bylaws and Code of Professional Ethics of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Membership is a privilege and not a right. Qualifications are established by the Board of Regents, whose decisions are final. You consent to the storage of your personal data in the ACFE's offices in the United States, in its regional offices and by its local chapters.
    After subscription, your application information will be sent to the ACFE, which stores your personal data in the U.S. to provide member services and fulfill transactions requested by you. For a full explanation of your rights regarding how ACFE stores and uses your data see: ACFE.com/privacy-policy.aspx.

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