Membership
The following categories are available with the Mid-South Chapter:
- Member (CFE)
- Associate Member (Qualified Non-CFE)
- Educator Associate
- Student Associate
The membership year runs from January through December.
To become a CFE Member, you must have the CFE designation and be a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). To become an Associate Member, the only prerequisite is that you have a professional interest in the field of fraud examination.
Typical Chapter members include accountants, auditors, investigators, law enforcement personnel, loss prevention specialists, attorneys and prosecutors, managers and executives, academicians and anti-fraud consultants.
Annual dues for each category of Chapter membership do not include ACFE dues.
Membership Categories
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) – Open to current members of the ACFE interested in positioning themselves as leaders in the prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation of fraud. The CFE is a globally preferred credential that continues to gain momentum as a symbol of quality in the anti-fraud profession.
CFE Membership fees:
- 1-year membership fee is $25
- 2-year membership fee is $40
Associate – Open to individuals interested in the prevention, detection, deterrence and investigation of fraud and fraud-related activities. If you are a professional interested in learning more about fighting fraud, Associate membership with the ACFE provides you with the knowledge, resources and training you need.
Associate Membership fees:
- 1-year membership fee is $25
- 2-year membership fee is $40
Educator Associate – Open to individuals who are employed by an institution of higher learning, as an educator, as your primary means of employment.
Educator Membership fee: $20.
Must join using college/university email address. One year only.
Student Associate – Open to undergraduate students enrolled at least 12 semester hours (or equivalent) or graduate students enrolled at least 9 semester hours (or equivalent), in a college or university or equivalent.
Student Membership fee: $15.
Must join using college/university email address. One year only.
Law Enforcement – Open to all federal, state and local law enforcement officers.
Law Enforcement Membership fee: $20.
Must join using work email address. One year only.
Which membership type is right for me?
Anyone interested in becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner should apply for Associate Membership. Associate Membership provides the same benefits as CFE Membership and is a prerequisite for applying for the CFE Exam.
College students in their third or final year of their Bachelors degree should consider the Student Associate program. Professors or teaching staff at a university or college should consider the Educator Associate program.
Whether you’re a student, educator, novice or experienced anti-fraud professional, by becoming an Association Member, you’ll experience growth in your career and gain the skills you need.