How To Become A Certified Fraud Examiner
Many people ask “What is a Certified Fraud Examiner, and how much does it pay?” A Certified Fraud Examiner, or CFE, is a financial advisor who is certified by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) to practice in the United States. As per the Annual Credit Report, a certified fraud specialist earns an annual average wage of $80,000. As compared to their non-certified counterparts, a CFE earns an average wage of nearly $90,000, which is nearly double the national median income. However, the wages of CFEs varies from state to state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that a CFE makes about twice as much as an insurance agent. To become a CFE, one needs to complete five steps, which are Education, Experience, Knowledge and Testimonials. The education and experience section consist of twelve credit hours, which is required of candidates who apply for Professional CFE status. In this