Membership Types

 

INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

These membership packages offer local and international membership benefits

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) is a member-based global association dedicated to providing anti-fraud education and training. Together with its Chapters and members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud worldwide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity of our profession. 

 

ACFE SA members:

  • Adhere to the ACFE SA Professional Standards
  • Adhere to the ACFE SA Code of Ethics 
  • Are subject to a vetting process
  • Are responsible for annual membership fees 
CFE

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) Membership is an exclusive local and international membership tier linked to the CFE professional designation. Once the CFE qualification and designation are obtained through the writing and passing of the CFE exam, membership is automatically updated. CFEs are required to obtain 20 CPDs per annum to remain CPD compliant and keep their designation.

ACFE Seal

CFE Benefits Include:

  • NQF Level 7 qualification
  • Listed as a designated CFE on the NLRD (National Learner Record Database) of SAQA
  • Automatic Commissioner of Oaths Status
  • International recognition

 

 

Are you ready to take your career to the next step? Apply for the Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examination 10-day Preparation Course today through the ACFE SA's authorised training provider, the Africa Training Academy 


The CFE credential is exclusively offered by the ACFE. As the world’s largest anti-fraud organisation, the ACFE is the sole entity authorised to award the CFE credential. This exclusivity ensures the credential represents the highest standards of expertise in fraud examination.

Africa Training Academy is authorised and endorsed by the ACFE.

Associate

Associate members enjoy local and international benefits and resources. Associate membership is also a requirement for those interested in applying for the CFE.

 

LOCAL MEMBERSHIP

The ACFE strongly recommends that you join your local chapter. Chapter participation gives you the opportunity to meet other anti-fraud professionals in your area who are facing the same challenges you are. Sharing insights, techniques and experience, in addition to promoting fraud awareness in your community, is invaluable to the global fight against fraud. 

 

Affiliate

Anyone who has an interest in the prevention, detection or investigation of fraud can be granted membership provided they have no criminal record or labour rulings against them.

Corporate

Full membership to the International ACFE is an option for large companies. Corporate Membership to the local chapter enables companies and the Public Sector to enjoy the benefits and opportunities offered on the local level, e.g. networking and training. An annual corporate membership fee is paid to the local chapter. 

Corporate Membership Packages:

  • 1-20 employees: R38 000
  • 21-49 employees: R44 000
  • 50+ employees: R59 000

 

Corporate Company Application

(To be completed by the sponsoring company)

Corporate Individual Member Application

(To be completed by the individual member)

Student
Student Membership

Student membership is open to undergraduate/postgraduate students enrolled in at least 120 credits (or equivalent), or postgraduate students enrolled in at least 98 (or equivalent) in an accredited college or university.

Proof of enrollment must accompany the application.

The application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable once approved.

CFE members are not eligible for student membership.

 

Apply for Membership

Student Membership + International Membership + Digital Fraud Manual

Student membership is open to undergraduate/postgraduate students enrolled in at least 120 credits (or equivalent), or postgraduate students enrolled in at least 98 (or equivalent) in an accredited college or university.

Proof of enrollment must accompany the application.

The application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable once approved.

CFE members are not eligible for student membership.


Apply for Membership

(Option 2 on application form)

Student Membership + International Membership + Digital & Printed Fraud Manual

Student membership is open to undergraduate/postgraduate students enrolled in at least 120 credits (or equivalent), or postgraduate students enrolled in at least 98 (or equivalent) in an accredited college or university.

Proof of enrollment must accompany the application.

The application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable once approved.

CFE members are not eligible for student membership.

Apply for Membership

(Option 3 on application form)

Student Chapters
Stellenbosch University ACFE SA Student Chapter
UKZN ACFE SA Student Chapter

 

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