Exam Format

• Exam Code: CFE – Investigation Section
• Certification Level: Professional – CFE Credential
• Exam Duration: 2 hours (Each of four sections)
• Passing Score: Minimum of 75% on this section
• Unscored Content: None publicly disclosed
  The CFE Exam is divided into four sections (Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation, and Fraud Prevention & Deterrence); each is 100 multiple-choice/true-false questions.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice, True/False
• Number of Questions: 100 questions in the Investigation section
• Hands-On Questions: No performance simulations – purely objective items assessing knowledge of investigation practices.

Exam Policies

• Proctoring: Administered via Prometric — choose either online remote proctoring or in-person testing center.
• Retake Policy: You must retake only the section you did not pass at the applicable retake fee.
• Waiting Period: No specific global wait period — retake availability follows ACFE retake rules.
• Retake Fee: Typically $110 USD per section if the section is failed.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: The CFE credential is valid indefinitely with proper maintenance of ongoing requirements (annual dues & CPE compliance).
• Renewal Options: Maintain certification through annual ACFE membership and completing required Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $475 USD exam application fee (covers first attempt at all 4 sections — includes Investigation).
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply (e.g., India 18% GST on exam fee).
• Example (India): ~$475 + 18% GST ≈ $560 USD equivalent (approx. ₹46,000 INR) inclusive of tax. Exact local amount depends on INR exchange rate.

Prerequisites

• You must be an ACFE member.
• Accumulate a minimum of 40 eligibility points to apply (education and/or fraud-related experience).
• To be certified, you must reach 50 eligibility points and at least 2 years of fraud-related professional experience.

Exam Topics – Investigation Section

• Principles of fraud investigation
• Evidence collection and documentation
• Interview and interrogation techniques
• Report writing and presentation of findings
• Legal considerations in fraud investigation
  These topics reflect the fraud examiners’ body of knowledge as defined in the ACFE exam content outline.

Intended Audience

• Fraud Investigators
• Forensic Accountants
• Internal/External Auditors
• Compliance & Risk Professionals
• Law Enforcement & Legal Investigators
• Anti-Fraud Specialists

Career Impact

• Fraud Investigator, Forensic Auditor, Compliance Officer, Internal Auditor, Risk Analyst

• Varies by region; CFEs generally command higher compensation relative to non-certified peers due to specialized expertise.

• The CFE is globally recognized and signals mastery in fraud detection, prevention, investigation and deterrence.

Exam Mode

• Online proctored exam through Prometric at a location of your choice
• In-person at a Prometric testing center worldwide

Exam Booking Link

• Book your CFE Exam through the ACFE certification portal — Login required
  https://www.acfe.com/cfe-credential/about-the-cfe-exam/

Once You Pass the Section

• Your exam results for the Investigation section will be combined with the other three sections toward earning the full CFE credential.
• Successfully passing all four sections and meeting eligibility requirements leads to full certification by ACFE.

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