The detection of fraud within organizations is the foremost responsibility of internal and external auditors. However, once an organization has presented the suspicion of fraud, a fraud examiner is brought in to perform a complex case from beginning to end to resolve allegations legally and professionally.

 

Fraud investigators may also be asked to advise an organization on policies and procedures to prevent fraud.

 

Certified Fraud Examiners

 

Being a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) signifies proven expertise in fraud prevention, detection and deterrence. A CFE is trained to identify the markers that indicate evidence of fraud and fraud risk. CFEs on six continents have helped protect the global economy through the investigation of more than one million suspected cases of fraud, and through the implementation of processes designed to prevent fraud from occurring.

 

CFEs have a unique skill set not found in any other career or discipline. They can examine complex financial data and records. They can impartially interview suspects to obtain information and confessions while identifying factors motivating individuals to commit fraud. CFEs write unbiased investigation reports and give factual advice to clients as pertains to their findings. To these skills, CFEs add an understanding of the law as it pertains to fraud and the investigation of fraud.

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