The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners awards the designation "Certified Fraud Examiner" (CFE). CFEs are responsible for resolving a wide range of allegations of fraud and white-collar crime. They have the expertise to obtain evidence; take statements and write reports; testify to findings; and assist in all aspects of detecting and preventing whit-collar crime. CFEs are employed in a variety of industries, including the investigative divisions of corporations, private businesses, and government agencies.

The Uniform CFE Examination is a rigorous exam designed to assess a candidate's knowledge of four topics: financial transactions; the legal elements of fraud; criminology and ethics; and fraud investigation. Candidates must receive approval from the Association to take the exam based on education and professional experience. Of those approved, only one in five passes the exam on the first attempt.

As the professional organization for fraud examiners, the Association's international membership of 15,000 consists primarily of accountants, auditors, investigators, criminologists, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel.