CFEs must obtain a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) every 12-month period and pay annual membership dues to stay current in their profession. 
 
CPE Requirements 
CFEs must earn 20 hours of CPE per 12-month period. At least 10 of these hours must relate directly to the detection and deterrence of fraud and 2 hours must relate directly to ethics. If a CFE has earned more than 20 hours of CPE in their previous reporting period, they may carry forward up to 10 of these extra hours to meet their current CPE requirements. 
 
The ACFE accepts ethics training from other organizations provided the primary course topic is ethics or ethics-related. In general, courses that focus on the following topics will meet this requirement:

• Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Ethical Practice in Business
• Personal Ethics
• Ethical Decision-Making
• Corporate Ethics

In addition, courses with a primary topic that falls under one of the requirements of the Certified Fraud Examiners Code of Professional Ethics will be considered to meet this requirement. These categories include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Professionalism and Diligence in Performance of Duties
• Conflicts of Interest
• Integrity and Objectivity
• Professional Competence
• Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements
• Ethical Considerations in Reporting and Testifying
• Confidentiality

 
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