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Maryland Chapter 21 of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

MD Chapter of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Welcome to ACFE MD Chapter 21

ACFE Maryland Chapter #21 is the primary nonprofit resource for fraud awareness training in our state. Members in our area share an interest in the detection and deterrence of fraud. In Maryland the Chapter acts as the local representative of the ACFE, the the world's largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education. Find out more about the ACFE and certified fraud examiners at their website. In 2024 the Chapter's training resulted in more than 1,800 CPEs.

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Chapter Events

  • May-June: Election process for the Chapter's Board

VOTE NOW !

Election ballots were emailed to all Chapter CFE and Associate Members June 10 to select officers and board members. The deadline for voting is   midnight (EST) on Wednesday, June 24.  Please remember that  those eligible to vote and hold office must be CFE or Associate members of the Chapter. To be either one, you must also be  members of ACFE with its global headquarters in Texas.  

If you were not a CFE or Associate member on June 10, 2026, you can participate in the election next year by  joining ACFE at the global level and informing the Chapter during the annual membership drive in January 2027. Details at ACFE. 

Not a member of ACFE.com at the global level? We still need your support. Thanks to all of you who are Affiliates.   While Affiliates are not Chapter members eligible to vote, they do receive event emails and discounts for those who pay a $30 membership fee.  Details at https://cfemd.org/membership.

During the spring conference, Samantha Fisher, CPA, CVA, MAFF, received the Fraud Fighter of the Year Award from Chapter President Jessica Gay

Thanks to all who attended the Chapter's spring conference. Information about topics, speakers, and other matters are still available at the

Fraud Talk




Each month ACFE produces a podcast. Hear the latest: Culture, Compliance and Humanizing Fraud Risk

Robert Hauf CFE Exam Scholarship

During the spring conference, Chapter President Jessica Gay announced the launch of the Robert Hauf Scholarship. Robert, a former vice president of the Chapter, died in 2025. During a portion of the conference, Robert's family members attended as Chapter President Alan Small spoke about Robert's life as a fraud fighter.

The deadline for applicants interested in the CFE exam preparatory course and the exam at no cost ended May 15 , 2026. The scholarship is valued at more than $1,000. Details are at  the Chapter's Scholarship page. The Chapter will announce the awardees soon.


About ACFE

    Learn more about ACFE, its committees, and the ACFE credential at ACFE.com. Get ACFE international fraud news! Become a CFE.

    REPORT MARYLAND FRAUD

    Some places to report local government fraud:
    Federal resources include the U.S.  Department of Justice and the Government Accountability Office's FraudNet.

    Maryland Chapter A Top Contributor

    In 2025 ACFE announced that the Maryland Chapter was one of the highest contributing chapters to the ACFE Foundation. The Chapter contributed at the Diamond Level and was exceeded by only six other chapters. Thanks to all of you joining the Chapter and participating in our events to help the Maryland Chapter be a part of this effort. Learn more about the Foundation and how to contribute at


    https://www.acfe.com/about-the-acfe/acfe-foundation/donate

    Become a member of the Chapter!

    • Gain valuable training, continuing education credits, and networking at meetings and the Chapter's annual conference.
    • Get discounts on individual rates for training.
    • Support Maryland students in higher education studying fraud prevention and detection. 
    • Help develop fraud awareness in Maryland.
    • Details at https://cfemd.org/membership

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    Certified or Associate or Affiliate Member
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    WE ARE A Chapter of the Year Award Winner!

    The ACFE annually presents the Chapter of the Year Award to the chapter that has gone above and beyond to grow and serve its membership. The Maryland Chapter received the award in 2015.  Today the chapter continues its efforts to serve the Maryland fraud  fighting community.

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