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| Certification Vendor: | ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Fraud Examiner - Fraud Prevention and Deterrence Exam |
| Exam Number: | CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence |
| Related Certifications: | CFE-Law CFE-Fraud-Investigation CFE-Financial-Transactions-and-Fraud-Schemes |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 450 – USD 650 (varies by membership status) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Passing Score: | 750 (on a scale of 300–1000) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, True/False |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Fraud Examiners Manual CFE Exam Prep Course |
| Exam Registration: | ACFE Official Registration |
| Sample Questions: | ACFE CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online remote proctored or onsite at Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | ACFE membership; minimum 50 eligibility points from education and professional experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.acfe.com/cfe-credential/about-the-cfe-exam |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Understanding Criminal Behavior | 5–10% | - Behavior modification: punishment vs reinforcement - Differential reinforcement, rational choice, routine activities theory - Theories: differential association, social control, social learning |
| Topic 2: White-Collar Crime | 15–20% | - Organizational opportunity and contributing factors - Prosecution and legal aspects - Organizational vs occupational crime - Fraud triangle and occupational fraud trends - Rationalization and control mechanisms - Impacts on individuals and society |
| Topic 3: ACFE Code of Professional Ethics | 5–10% | - Ethical obligations and compliance - Principles and standards of conduct |
| Topic 4: Fraud Risk Assessment | 15–20% | - Continuous assessment and improvement - Identifying and prioritizing risks - Process and methodology - Risk response and mitigation strategies |
| Topic 5: Corporate Governance | 5–10% | - Guidance sources (OECD, Treadway Commission) - Definition and key stakeholders - Framework and core principles |
| Topic 6: Management's Fraud-Related Responsibilities | 10–15% | - Internal control and oversight duties - Reporting obligations and accountability - Roles in prevention, detection, and deterrence |
| Topic 7: Fraud Prevention Programs | 15–20% | - Code of ethics and organizational culture - Training and awareness initiatives - Whistleblower systems and reporting channels - Design, implementation, and monitoring |
The CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence exam, officially titled Certified Fraud Examiner - Fraud Prevention and Deterrence Exam, is the qualifying exam for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a ACFE career path. It also connects to CFE-Financial-Transactions-and-Fraud-Schemes, CFE-Fraud-Investigation, CFE-Law, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence exam gives you 70 questions to complete within 90 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner - Fraud Prevention and Deterrence is 750 (on a scale of 300–1000), and the official registration fee is USD 450 – USD 650 (varies by membership status). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: ACFE membership; minimum 50 eligibility points from education and professional experience. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the CFE-Fraud-Prevention-and-Deterrence exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online remote proctored or onsite at Prometric test centers. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
ACFE recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner - Fraud Prevention and Deterrence:
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The current ACFE Certified Fraud Examiner - Fraud Prevention and Deterrence syllabus is organized into 7 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
Which of the following Is FALSE regarding a fraud risk assessment?
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During an external audit, the audit team identifies evidence that management has Intentionally manipulated the organization ' s reported revenue amount However, the amount of the resulting misstatement does not meet the quantitative materiality threshold for the audit. Which of the following is TRUE regarding this situation?
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Josie is conducting an external audit of a company in a jurisdiction that is subject to International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). While conducting her audit procedures, she discovers evidence that Carissa, the company' s chief financial officer, has been fraudulently manipulating the financial statements. Which of the following is Josie's BEST response to these findings?
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In the context of a fraud examination, integrity requires which of the following elements?
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Article II of the ACFE Code of Professional Ethics prohibits illegal or unethical conduct, but It allows exceptions for unknowing violations of the law.
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