ACFE Philippines - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization
and premier provider of anti-fraud training and
education. Together with nearly 70,000 members,
ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and
inspiring public confidence in the integrity and
objectivity within the profession.
Based in Austin, Texas, ACFE was founded in 1988 by
preeminent fraud expert and author, Dr. Joseph T.
Wells, CFE, CPA. Dr. Wells’ insight as an accountantturned-FBI agent led to the formation of a common
body of knowledge known today as fraud
examination.
Impact of CFEs:
More than 75% of Fortune 500
companies employ
Certified Fraud Examiners.
CFEs Protect the Organization and the Bottom Line
The unique expertise CFEs possess in preventing, detecting
and investigating fraud has a significant effect on the bottom line.
In organizations with CFEs on staff, frauds were uncovered 50
percent sooner, and the median fraud loss was 44 percent
lower.*Source: 2012 Report to the Nations on OccupationalFraud and Abuse
CFEs strengthen the organization’s anti-fraud efforts by:
• Employing the skill set, knowledge and expertise necessary to
assess fraud risk; design and implement controls; and manage the
ongoing risks your organization encounters.
• Possessing a solid understanding of fraud prevention, detection and
deterrence techniques.
• Maintaining an ongoing commitment to continuing education and
professional development, keeping them up to speed on solid
fundamentals, best practices and the latest trends.
• Their commitment to professionalism and integrity.
The CFE Credential:
A Globally-Recognized Credential to
Advance Your Career Earning the
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
credential positions you as a leader
and expert in the anti-fraud field.
ACFE membership is open to individuals of all job functions, industries and levels of experience who are
interested in the prevention, detection and deterrence of fraud. Open to all Filipino citizens or Philippine-based
individuals interested or involved in the prevention, detection and deterrence of fraud and fraud-related activities.
AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP Philippines Chapter membership only.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP Non-CFE members who applied for membership to
both ACFE International and the Philippines Chapter. Individuals intending to take
the CFE exams are also to required to apply for this type of membership.
www.acfe-p.org
CFE MEMBERSHIP Open to current members of the ACFE interested in
advancing their careers and positioning themselves as leaders in
the prevention, detection and deterrence of fraud. The CFE credential is
recognized and accepted worldwide as the standard of professional excellence
in the anti-fraud profession.
Benefits of being a member:
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•Unparalleled Professional Development to Sharpen Your Skills and Increase
Your Knowledge
•Networking Opportunities to Keep You Connected
•Develop Your Leadership Skills
Become a world-class
resource to your clients,
colleagues, and company by
demonstrating your expertise
and command of fraud
prevention and detection
techniques.
• CFE Review: Facilitated Study Sessions — Join the 12-Saturday
sessions course to process the concepts essential to passing the CFE
Exams.
• Conferences — Gain indispensable knowledge, skills and techniques at
conferences held around the world.
• Trainings — Expand your knowledge of a specific topic, hone your fraud
prevention skills and learn new techniques by attending classes led by the
profession’s leading practitioners. Members get registration discounts.
• In-house Trainings — A cost-effective way to meet the training needs of
your staff.
• Fraud Awareness Week Free Technical Sessions —members can get
free CPE units through FAW free technical sessions (Q4)
Access online resources, bookstore and newsletter subscriptions through
ACE International
Connect and collaborate with anti-fraud professionals
from all over the world at training events, local
chapter meetings and online via GMMs, LinkedIn,
Facebook and Twitter.
• GMMS: General Member’s Meeting — Stay informed about relevant local and regional issues and make
valuable professional connections.
• Diverse networking opportunities — Connect and collaborate with anti-fraud professionals from all over the
country at training events, local chapter meetings and online via targeted Discussion Forums, LinkedIn,
Facebook.
• Participate in the Philippines Chapter— Be a member, attend an event, share your knowledge.
• Volunteering to serve on an ACFE committee. — ACFE Philippines committees: Professional Development,
Membership, Conferences, Advocacy, Marketing
• Speaking at an ACFE event :