About ACFE RI Chapter

Purpose: The Rhode Island Chapter #33 of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is a not-for-profit entity organized for the primary purpose of promotion of fraud deterrence and detection, and the fostering of skills in the disciplines of accounting, auditing, criminology, investigation, law, and ethics.

Mission: The Mission of the Chapter is to promote the education of individuals for the improvement and development of their capabilities relating to the investigation of potential fraud and illegal acts, auditing of and management consulting in the fields of fraud detection, auditing, and investigations, through the expansion of knowledge and the interaction of its members.

About the Rhode Island Chapter: The Rhode Island Chapter of the ACFE was formed in late 1991 and is one of more than 100 ACFE chapters located in 125 countries around the world. The Rhode Island Chapter membership consists of over 100 Certified Fraud Examiners and Associate Members, 35 Affiliate Members and 15 Student Members. Chapter meetings are held quarterly.

About the ACFE: The ACFE is the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Together with more than 50,000 members, the ACFE is reducing business fraud world-wide and inspiring public confidence in the integrity and objectivity within the profession. 

The ACFE offers its members the unique opportunity for professional certification (Certified Fraud Examiner). The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential is globally preferred by businesses and government entities around the world and indicates expertise in all areas of fraud prevention and detection. CFEs on six continents have investigated more than one million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.

For more information about the ACFE, please visit their website at www.ACFE.com

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