Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Prep

Master the four pillars of fraud examination and prepare thoroughly for the globally recognized ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner credential.

This comprehensive preparation program covers the four foundational bodies of knowledge tested on the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam: Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation, and Fraud Prevention and Deterrence. Learners will systematically explore accounting concepts, illicit transactions, legal frameworks, investigative techniques, interviewing methodologies, and organizational governance strategies. By integrating official exam domains with practical case studies, this course equips professionals with the expertise needed to pass the exam and deter modern economic crime. Every lesson includes tutor notes, a video, a hands-on lab, exercises and a 12-question quiz you must pass at 80%, followed by a pooled final exam and free and paid practice tests. Erudex is independent and not affiliated with ACFE.

120h Certificate available

Certified Fraud ExaminerACFEForensic AccountingFraud Investigation

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

8 modules aligned to the official exam/course outline, with a pooled final exam (80% to pass).

Examine foundational accounting mechanics, financial statement structures, and methods use

1.1 Basic Accounting Principles and Financial Reporting Frameworks Lab75 min
1.2 Financial Statement Fraud Overview and Recording Red Flags Lab75 min
1.3 Improper Revenue Recognition and Timing Differences Lab75 min
1.4 Asset Overstatement and Inventory Valuation Fraud Lab75 min
1.5 Concealed Liabilities, Improper Disclosures, and Expense Understatement Lab75 min

You will learn to

Identify, analyze, and dissect common financial statement schemes, asset misappropriation patterns, and corruption risks.
Navigate the criminal and civil legal systems, regulatory compliance frameworks, and rules of evidence applicable to fraud cases.
Execute effective fraud investigations using public records, digital evidence, data analytics, and transaction tracing.
Conduct structured informational and admission-seeking interviews adhering to professional ethics and legal standards.
Design, implement, and evaluate enterprise-wide fraud risk assessments, internal controls, and deterrence programs.

Prerequisites

• General understanding of basic accounting principles, business operations, or criminal justice concepts.
• Eligibility for ACFE Associate membership and fulfillment of the ACFE Point System requirements for CFE certification.

Format

40 lessons · ~120 hours · 80-question exam

Careers this prepares you for

Fraud Examiner
Forensic Accountant

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Prep

Curriculum

Module 1Module 1: Financial Transactions and Basic Accounting Concepts

Module 2Module 2: Asset Misappropriation and Corruption Schemes

Module 3Module 3: Legal Frameworks and the Justice System

Module 4Module 4: Regulatory Compliance and Expert Testimony

Module 5Module 5: Investigative Planning and Evidence Collection

Module 6Module 6: Forensic Interviewing and Digital Forensics

Module 7Module 7: Fraud Prevention, Deterrence, and Corporate Governance

Module 8Module 8: Fraud Risk Management and Professional Ethics

Careers this prepares you for

How you study