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The Greater Kansas City Chapter was organized in February 1994 when twenty Kansas City area Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE's) petitioned the National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for recognition of local chapter status.  In May 1994 the ACFE officially recognized the organization as a chapter.

Since its first year of existence, the Chapter has grown to include over 100 active members representing both government and private industry.  All members are actively involved in the detection, investigation, prosecution and/or deterrence of fraud, particularly white-collar crime.

Chapter Mission 

The Chapter's mission is to support Kansas City CFEs and associated professionals through providing high-quality and accessible anti-fraud education, creating networking opportunities, and developing the next generation of CFEs.

To accomplish this mission, the Kansas City Chapter:

• Conducts approximately 20 hours of continuing profession education (CPE) on a variety of anti-fraud topics each year, virtually and in-person, at area facilities. The workshops generally range from 2-8 CPE per session.
• Connects and provides networking opportunities for local CFEs and other related professionals that share an interest in the detection and deterrence of fraud.
• Engages with local college and university student to help develop the next generation of fraud fighters and encourage and support pursuit of CFE certifications.
• Serves as the local connection to the National ACFE organization and its resources to assist in maintaining expertise and staying informed on the latest trends and best practices.

The CFE Program

The Certified Fraud Examiner program is an accrediting process for individuals who possess the specialized skills required to prevent, detect, investigate and deter fraud. Typical Members include fraud examiners, auditors, compliance and risk management professionals, investigators, forensic accountants, loss prevention and security directors, law enforcement personnel, criminologists, academia and researchers in the area of white-collar crime.

Established in 1988, the program is administered by ACFE headquartered in Austin, Texas. The ACFE is chartered as a private corporation whose standards for admission are set by a Board of Regents, an independent body.

National ACFE Mission 

The ACFE is the professional organization for fraud examiners. The mission of the ACFE is to reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and to assist the membership in fraud detection and deterrence.

To accomplish this mission, the ACFE:

• Provides bona fide qualifications for Certified Fraud Examiners through administration of the CFE Exam.
• Sets high standards for admission, including demonstrated competence through mandatory continuing professional education.
• Requires Certified Fraud Examiners to adhere to a strict code of professional conduct and ethics.
• Serves as the international representative for Certified Fraud Examiners to business, government and academic institutions.
• Provides leadership to inspire public confidence in the integrity, objectivity and professionalism of Certified Fraud Examiners.