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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 year runs from January through December.


The following categories are available with the Mid-South Chapter:

  • Member (CFE)
  • Associate Member (Qualified Non-CFE)
  • Law Enforcement
  • Educator Associate
  • Student Associate
Membership Benefits
You’ll enjoy:
  • Discounted rates on Chapter events.
  • The opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours through meeting/seminar/conference attendance.
  • Two free regular meetings with one CPE hour for each.
  • Networking with other fraud fighters in the Shelby County, TN area. Our members come from all walks of fraud fighting, including investigation, litigation, training and education, auditing, criminal justice, law enforcement, and computer science.
  • Job leads for your next career step.
  • Leadership opportunities to strengthen your skills, such as Board service and participation in planning events and training for members.
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.


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