The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, established in 1988, is based in Austin, Texas. The 29,000-member professional organization is dedicated to educating in fighting fraud. Each member of the ACFE designated a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) has earned certification after a rigorous qualification process.

Certified Fraud Examiners come from various professions, including auditors, accountants, fraud investigators, loss prevention specialists, attorneys, educators, and criminologists. CFEs gather evidence, take statements, write reports, and assist in investigating fraud in its varied forms. CFEs are employed by most major corporations and government agencies, and others provide consulting and investigative services.

The ACFE sponsors more than 90 local chapters worldwide. CFEs in over 100 countries on six continents have investigated more than 1,000,000 suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.

Criminologist and former FBI agent Joseph T. Wells, CFE, CPA, is Chairman and founder of the ACFE, as well as an advisory member of the Board of Regents. A specialist in the prevention and detection of financial statement fraud, Toby J.F. Bishop, CFE, CPA, FCA is the ACFE's President and Chief Executive Officer. The ACFE serves its members with a staff of approximately 50 dedicated professionals.