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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
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.

Law Enforcement Membership fee: $20.  Must join using work email address. One year only.

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.

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.