Advice on how to start CFE? I gotta become a member first, but then what? And approximately how long did it take to study for while working?

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Buy the online study guide, finish all the practice questions and practice tests so that you get the money back guarantee, and then take the real test.

You can do it in a few weeks (or less), it’s super easy.

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And then pay 250 bucks a year for the rest of your professional life 😑

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@EY1 Any suggestions/recommendations for which one or brand?

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Study guides are provided by ACFE. There are no many brands available like CPA study guides.

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It’s through ACFE directly like PWC1 said.

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Take the in person prep course if you live in a major city. You only need to take 4 training days from work. I did very little preparation and passed with ease

Are you allowed to charge the house spent studying for/taking the exam?

Yes, as long as you get it pre approved by the partner first.

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