CFE Australia (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Globally recognised fraud-investigation credential; standard add-on for Big-4 forensic-accounting practice in Australia.
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Visit Official Site →Founded
1988 (global)
HQ
Austin, TX (ACFE Global) / Sydney + Melbourne chapters
Accreditation
Recommended; widely held but not statutorily required.
Target Audience
Forensic accountants at Big-4 Australia, AFP (Australian Federal Police) financial-crime investigators, AUSTRAC compliance officers, in-house corporate investigations.
Key Features
- 4 sections: Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes, Law, Investigation, Fraud Prevention & Deterrence
- Open-book online proctored exam
- Bachelor's degree + 2 years fraud-related experience
How to Get This Certification
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree + 2 years fraud-related experience.
Accreditation: Recommended; widely held but not statutorily required.
Why Get Certified — ROI
Salary Impact
CFE in Australia: AUD$110,000-$160,000 forensic accountant; AUD$200,000-$350,000+ forensic-partner (Hays Australia + ACFE 2024).
Career Benefits
- What makes this stand out
- Globally recognised fraud-investigation credential; standard add-on for Big-4 forensic-accounting practice in Australia.
- Industry recognition
- Recommended; widely held but not statutorily required.
Who Should Get This Certification
Ideal for:
- Forensic accountants at Big-4 Australia
- AFP (Australian Federal Police) financial-crime investigators
- AUSTRAC compliance officers
- in-house corporate investigations.
Consider alternatives if:
- Narrow scope to fraud / forensics
- USD pricing FX risk
Pricing
Pricing varies.
Weaknesses
- Narrow scope to fraud / forensics
- USD pricing FX risk
Markets Served
Australia, Global
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