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Holding the designation of a Certified Fraud Examiner is all about Trustworthiness, Credibility, and being truthful. In the field of accounting, holding a true and fair view of business is important not only for clients and stakeholders but also to win public trust. 

CFEs are separate entities, watchdogs, and representatives of clients and stakeholders who are responsible for providing unbiased and independent opinions on fraud-related conduct.

What is the CFE Code of Ethics?

The Code of Professional Ethics is a set of standards that a navigator for CFEs must adhere to maintain their trustworthiness and professionalism. The code comprises four pillars that make ethics a critical component for CFE designation. 

  1. Integrity

  2. Objectivity

  3. Confidentiality

  4. Competency

If you are a professional holding CFE designation completing ethics requirements is a must. Here comes the challenging part of choosing the right ethics course 100% compliant with ACFE guidelines and covers the ethics theories and practical aspects essential for fraud examiners.

It is 100% compliant with ACFE standards and covers different aspects of ethics, History, and Professional standards. 

Explore MY-CPE's CFE Ethics Courses Created by Industry Experts

Core Principle of CFE Code of Ethics

The code of ethics defines the standards and Principles a CFE must hold to maintain a high level of professionalism. The four components of Integrity, Confidentiality, Objectivity, and Competency simultaneously build the personality traits of a CFE making them trustworthy to the public.

Core principle of ethics

1. Integrity

When a CFE is hired by a client or employer for any fraud allegation investigation they are expected to conduct with integrity as it is the foundation of trust. CFEs must not compromise their integrity to satisfy their client, employer, or public interest. They must be straightforward, honest and provide fair information 

2. Objectivity

A CFE should not be partial, they must present a transparent picture of their work, and maintain professionalism. They must discharge all their professional responsibility and work in the best interest and reputation of their profession. 

3. Confidentiality

Maintaining a high level of secrecy and securing sensitive information of a business is an integral part of CFEs work. They must take all the necessary precautions in data storing, communication, etc. to ensure the security of their client's information. Make sure that information is secure and shared with authorized persons only, and do not disclose it to anyone unless it is legally bound. 

4. Competency

CFE must maintain a high level of work standard and shall not accept any work where their competency is lacking. They must continuously work on their knowledge and skills to keep up to date with the latest industrial standards and best practices. 

Learning is the real earning and CFEs must improve their skill through Continuing Education to stay up to date and relevant.   

The simple way is to complete your Annual CPE requirements. Working in the sensitive and complex domain of fraud complying with law and regulatory compliances, CFEs need to possess a higher standard of knowledge, new trends, and techniques to combat evolving fraud schemes. 

So how are you going to do this? 

Complete your Annual CPE requirement with the latest updated content by top Fraud Examiners and learn to identify the latest trends and techniques.  

Learn from practical examples and case studies with implementation in real-world scenarios to effectively combat fraud. 

MY-CPE has it all for you. Get all the learning you need including the ethics courses to complete your CPE requirement with the Unlimited CPE Subscription just at $199. 

What Makes MY-CPE Special for CFE professionals? 

  • Get 4400+ Hours of course dedicated to CFE professionals.

  • Multi-format learning through Live webinars, Self-study, Podcast, etc. 

  • Ethics Course without paying anything extra. 

  • Instant Credit Certificate and CPE tracker. 

  • Credit Vault to lifelong safeguard and store your certificates. 

  • MY-CPE Mobile App for flexible and convenient learning. 

Application of the CFE Code of Ethics

In investigating accounting records and financial statements, professional ethics are crucial in addressing unethical and manipulated accounting practices. Ethical standards and professional accounting not only increase transparency but also boost investors' confidence. 

So, the application of the Code of Ethics creates a funnel that filters out the final output of an ethical environment and leadership.

Conclusion

It is a tug of war to keep their perspective and benefits apart maintain ethical standards and work in good faith. Upholding integrity, trust, and accountability becomes more crucial in ethical dilemmas.

So be aware and clear about your aim, set a clear boundary for yourself to avoid personal and professional influence, stay updated with the latest developments in the field, be accountable, and take guidance and advice whenever stuck in an ethical dilemma.

Jason Dinesen
Jason Dinesen
President, Dinesen Tax & Accounting, P.C.

Jason Dinesen (LPA, EA) is an entrepreneur, tax expert, and CPE Presenter. Dinesen brings over 15 years of experience helping individuals and businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and business advisory in various industries. Dinesen is a regular CPE Presenter at myCPE. He has coached more than 200k+ accounting, taxes, and HR professionals on various topics of accounting, individual taxation, corporate taxation, and professional ethics. Jason has developed a strong following within the professional community for tax-related subjects. Dinesen is known for sharp tax interpretations, and he quickly brings his analysis of the latest tax updates and IRS guidance to the professional community.

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