Course Overview
Online Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Course Overview
Our Online Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Course is designed for professionals who want to master fraud prevention, detection, investigation and deterrence while preparing strategically for the ACFE CFE exam, combining real-world application with exam success.
By the end of this course, you will be able to
- Identify how frauds are planned, executed and concealed across financial and operational processes.
- Prepare for and clear all four sections of the ACFE CFE exam with a structured, strategy-led approach.
- Apply fraud examination, investigation and prevention skills directly in audit, risk, compliance and forensic roles.
Course Snapshot
- Mode: Live online instructor-led classes and comprehensive self-paced video program
- Level: Intermediate professional certification prep
- Ideal for: Auditors, risk and compliance professionals, forensic accountants and aspiring fraud examiners
- Certification Body: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
Upcoming Batches
Weekday evening batch
Fast-track / Exam crash batch
Is this for you?
Who Should Take This Course
This programme is ideal if you see your current or target role in the profiles below.
- Internal Auditors and Internal Audit Managers
- External Auditors (Big 4 and non–Big 4)
- Risk Managers and Risk Analysts
- Compliance Officers and Compliance Managers
- Ethics and Governance Professionals
- Forensic Accountants and Fraud Analysts
- Finance Managers, Controllers and Accountants
- Investigation Officers and Private Investigators
- Insurance professionals handling claims and fraud cases
- Professionals in banking, financial services and fintech
- Fresh graduates in accounting, finance, law or business aspiring to move into fraud examination and forensics
Eligibility & prerequisites
Eligibility follows ACFE requirements, with recommended foundational knowledge in accounting, audit, compliance or law.
- ACFE membership: Be an Associate Member of the ACFE in good standing before earning the CFE credential.
- Education & experience: Meet minimum academic and professional experience requirements as per ACFE’s points-based system.
- Ethics & conduct: Be of high moral character, maintain a clean professional record and agree to abide by the ACFE Bylaws and Code of Professional Ethics.
Basic understanding of accounting, auditing, compliance or law is recommended; contact us for a free profile assessment and eligibility guidance.
Curriculum
What You’ll Learn in Online Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Course
Comprehensive coverage of Online Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Course topics and exam domains.
Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes
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- What is Fraud?
- Fraud Triangle and Types of Frauds
- Basic accounting theory
- Basic auditing theory
- Common fraud schemes
- Internal controls to deter fraud
- Other auditing and accounting matters related to fraud
- Understanding complex financial transactions from a fraud risk lens
Law
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- Legal ramifications of conducting fraud examinations
- Criminal law relevant to fraud and white-collar crime
- Civil law aspects in fraud cases
- Rules of evidence
- Rights of the accused
- Rights of the accuser and whistle‑blowers
- Expert witness matters
- Legal procedures and documentation considerations in fraud cases
Investigation
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- Fraud examination methodology
- Types of investigations in fraud and white-collar crime
- Planning and scoping a fraud investigation
- Interviewing techniques
- Taking statements from suspects and witnesses
- Obtaining information from public records and open sources
- Tracing illicit transactions and money flows
- Evaluating deception and behavioral cues
- Gathering, organising and preserving evidence
- Report writing: structure, clarity and defensibility of findings
Fraud Prevention and Deterrence
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- Why people commit fraud – crime causation theories
- White-collar crime and occupational fraud
- Fraud prevention strategies at organizational level
- Designing and assessing internal controls for fraud risk
- Fraud risk assessment frameworks
- Creating anti-fraud policies and culture
- Deterrence mechanisms and sanctions
- ACFE Code of Professional Ethics
- Ethical decision-making for fraud examiners
Download the detailed CFE syllabus to see how each module maps to ACFE exam domains, weightage and practical competencies.
Learning outcomes by module
- Link each CFE domain to specific fraud schemes, laws, investigation techniques and prevention frameworks.
- Understand which topics carry higher exam weightage to prioritise your study plan.
- Apply learning through real-life case studies, practice questions and mock exams.
Download full syllabus
Get the complete, updated Online Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Course syllabus with module-wise topics, exam weightage and recommended study plan.
Prefer to learn at your own pace?
Self-Paced Video Course Option
Get the full Online CFE learning experience in a flexible, on-demand format while still benefiting from structured content and expert support.
Self-paced plan typically includes:
- 100+ hours of topic-wise recorded CFE sessions.
- Access to internationally reputed ACFE-aligned study materials and exam kit.
- 3,000+ practice questions and exam-style mock tests with solutions.
- 24×7 access to EduDelphi’s e-learning portal and resources.
- Doubt-clearing support and guidance from our CFE trainers.
Who this plan is ideal for
- Working professionals with unpredictable or shift-based schedules.
- Learners located outside regular batch time zones.
- Self-motivated candidates who prefer independent study with structured support.
You can also combine the self-paced kit with shorter live doubt-clearing or revision batches for last-mile CFE exam preparation.
Meet your mentors
Learn from Certified, Practicing Professionals
Our CFE trainers are certified fraud examiners and experienced finance and audit professionals who bring real investigations and casework into the virtual classroom.
Shyam Sarrof
CPA (USA), CMA (USA), ACA, ACMA, CS, CFA, ACTM, MBA, B Com (H) with 22+ years in advisory, control and risk management
Brings hands-on experince in audit and fraud investingatons, and brings in practical cases to the classroom. mentored numerous profesionals to clear the CFE exam
