Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
AbbreviationACFE
Formation1988
Legal statusProfessional organization
HeadquartersAustin, Texas
Coordinates30°16′19.7904″N 97°45′0.5256″W / 30.272164000°N 97.750146000°W / 30.272164000; -97.750146000
Region served
Worldwide (180 countries)
MembershipMore than 92,000
Chairman
Joseph T. Wells
President
John D. Gill
Main organ
Board of Regents
Websitewww.acfe.com

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is a professional organization of fraud examiners. Its activities include producing fraud information, training and tools. Based in Austin, Texas, the ACFE was founded in 1988 by Joseph T. Wells. The ACFE grants the professional designation of Certified Fraud Examiner (abbreviated CFE).