Corso CFE Ufficiale ACFE Italia - 2026

Information

from 13 years The SENAPA’s CFE Exam Review Course is the official route ACFE designed for those who want to acquire a structured method to recognise, investigate and prevent fraud, turning anti-fraud knowledge into concrete professional competence. It is not 'just' exam preparation: it is a passage of method, language and approach, expendable in audit, compliance, risk and internal investigations.

The route organises and consolidates the three key areas on which the CFE certification is based (finance and fraud schemes, law and investigation, prevention/deterrence), helping you to make sense of the concepts, terminology and study priorities.

During the course strategy is also being worked on. At the exam, time management, question design and the ability to avoid common mistakes count. This is why the Review Course incorporates practical tips on how to approach the tests with more confidence.

Also making this route really effective are the official instruments The following are provided: the official Review Course manuals, workbooks and slidebooks, as well as the preparation platform featuring exercises and digital resources designed to support your studies.

With Senapa Consulting you have the opportunity to address thethe only ACFE Authorised Trainer for Italywith a support system that includes community, discussion and tutoring (when provided), to arrive at the exam in the most structured way possible. The results of the trainees who took the exam speak for themselves: 78.7% overall success (200 certifications out of 254 candidates analysed).

Our course includes everything official ACFE material with no hidden or additional costs.

furthermore, We’ll support you throughout the entire process of checking your eligibility for the exam and working out the requirements you need to meet to sit it!

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLMENT IN THE CFE EXAM

To sit the exam and obtain certification Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), the ACFE provides for an assessment system (Eligibility Points System) based on academic background and professional experience.

The system has two thresholds:

40 points: the minimum mark required to sit the CFE exam.
50 points: the minimum score required to obtain CFE certification, together with at least two years’ professional experience in fields relating to the prevention, detection or investigation of fraud.

How do you earn points?

Qualification: A recognised degree (or equivalent qualification) is worth 40 points.
Professional experience: Each year of relevant experience in fields such as auditing, accountancy, investigations, criminology and fraud prevention is worth 5 points.
If you do not hold a degree: It is possible to meet the requirements through professional experience. For example, 10 years’ relevant experience earns you 50 points.

Certain uncompleted university courses and professional qualifications recognised by the ACFE may also contribute to the score.

Check your eligibility now

Use the official ACFE calculator to check your score and find out what you need to do to sit the exam and obtain the certification.

ACFE – Point System Calculator

Trainers

Elena Farinella - ACFE Authorised Trainer

President ACFE Italy Chapter - Trainer in Compliance, Governance & Fraud Prevention

Elena is a Italy's leading figure in anti-fraud, compliance and corporate governance.

È President of the ACFE Italy Chapter and operates as independent professionalwith solid experience in Regulatory Compliance, Internal Audit, Fraud Prevention and Internal Control Systems.

He holds positions such as Chairman and member of Supervisory Bodies pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/01supporting national and multinational companies in the development of 231 Models and Governance Principles.

In Mustard is a authoritative reference for anti-fraud and control trainingappreciated for the technical rigour, institutional credibility and concrete approach.

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Experience

President - ACFE Italy Chapter since 2018
ACFE Authorised Trainer since 2017
Certifications: CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), RCMA (Risk Management Assurance)
over 25 years of experience at Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Governance, Internal Audit and Fraud Prevention
Senior Manager in Deloitte for more than 12 years in the area Forensic Services and Corporate Governance
President and member of Supervisory Bodies pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/01 at industrial and multinational groups
Specialist in Organisational Models 231, internal control systems and risk assessment
Consultant for anti-corruption and transparency programmes (Transparency International - ALAC)
Rapporteur and author at conferences and publications on compliance, governance and fraud
Lecturer in Masters and specialised courses in Internal Audit & Compliance

Training

Degree in Economics at theBocconi University of Milan, Chartered Accountant and Auditor

Chiara Guizzetti - ACFE Authorised Trainer

My goal is to make what often appears complex simpler: governance, risks and controls.

Chiara is a senior professional with over 20 years of experience at Internal Audit, Compliance, Anti-Fraud and Internal Control Systemsgained in multinational contexts and highly complex organisations.

Throughout his career he has led Internal Audit functions, developed advanced fraud prevention models and contributed to the dissemination of the risk management and governancealso through academic activities and scientific publications.

Within Mustard represents a authoritative point of reference in the anti-fraud fieldrecognised for the technical rigour, strategic vision and a concrete, reality-oriented approach.

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Experience

CertificationsCFE, CIA, CCSA
Consultant and trainer at Internal Control, Compliance, Internal Audit and Risk Managementwith over 20 years of experience (Daikin, AIIA, Adfor)
Expert in Fraud Governance, Fraud Prevention and Control Systems (Legislative Decree 231/01, SOX, ISO 27001, ESG)
University lecturer at theUniversity of Verona and collaborator of theUniversity of Milan-Bicocca
Author and speaker at conferences and publications on compliance, organisational models and fraud

Training

Advanced Course in Administration, Finance and Control - SDA Bocconi
Honours Degree in Economics and Business - University of Pavia

Antonio Rossi – ACFE Authorised Trainer

Fraud leaves traces. My job is to find them.

Antonio Rossi is a professional specialising in forensic accounting, fraud risk advisory and corporate intelligencewith more than a decade of experience in the prevention and investigation of financial and corporate fraud.

He has built his career from auditing and assurancedeveloping advanced skills in forensic investigations, investigative due diligence, corporate intelligence and OSINTwith experience on cases of corruption, accounting fraud, embezzlement and market abuse.

He is actively involved in the professional and academic trainingwith courses on fraud prevention, forensic accounting, investigative techniques and OSINT. He holds international certifications, including CFE, Advanced Anti-Corruption (UNODC) e Maltego for Cybercrime Investigationsand operates as freelanceworking with partners specialising in digital forensics and cybersecurity.

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Experience

Professional specialising in Forensic Accounting, Fraud Investigations and Corporate Intelligencewith over 10 years of experience in anti-fraud and financial investigations
Background in auditing and assurancewith expertise in budget, internal controls and risk management
Conducted by forensic investigations, investigative due diligence and corporate intelligence activitiesincluding the application of methodologies OSINT
Experience on cases of corruption, accounting fraud, misappropriation of assets and market abusein complex, multi-jurisdictional contexts
Teaching and training on fraud prevention, forensic accounting, investigative techniques and OSINT
Subject matter expert at Forensic Accounting & Fraud Auditing - LIUC - Cattaneo University

Certifications

CFE - Certified Fraud Examiner
Advanced Anti-Corruption (UNODC)
Maltego for Cybercrime Investigations
Specialised courses in cybercrime / cybersecurity / threat intelligence (advanced training)

Training

Course at Islamic and International Finance - University of Turin
Advanced Course at Computer Crime and Digital Investigations - University of Milan
Executive Course (16h) at Islamic Finance - NIBI - New International Business Institute
Executive Master at Accounting and Corporate Taxation - IFAF - School of Finance
Degree at Economics and Business Management Sciences (Business Administration and Business Management) - LUM University

Modules

Module 1 – FRAUD SCHEMES AND FINANCIAL CRIME (120 questions, 2.5 hours)

You will learn to recognise the main types of fraud and financial crime, gaining an understanding of the mechanisms by which they are carried out and the tools for identifying anomalies in transactions and accounting records.

Details

Principles of accounting and financial statement analysis: assets, liabilities, revenue, costs, cash flows and indicators useful for identifying accounting irregularities and manipulation.
Main types of corporate fraud: falsification of financial statements, embezzlement, fraudulent payments, bribery, manipulation of stock records and misappropriation of assets.
Financial crime: money laundering, banking, tax, insurance and financial fraud, procurement fraud, cyber fraud and identity theft.
Analysis of practical case studies and identification of warning signs (red flags), with a particular focus on suspicious transactions and fraud detection techniques.

Module 2 – FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS AND LEGAL ISSUES (120 questions, 2.5 hours)

You will learn how to plan and conduct an anti-fraud investigation, gather and analyse evidence, and understand the regulatory framework and legal responsibilities associated with any investigative activity.

Details

Planning the investigation: defining objectives, gathering preliminary information, identifying sources, managing resources and developing an investigative plan.
Collection and analysis of evidence: accounting records, digital evidence, principles governing the admissibility of evidence, chain of custody, data analysis and the tracing of financial flows.
Investigative techniques: interviews, analysis of statements, identification of inconsistencies, data analytics tools, drafting of investigative reports and presentation of findings.
Legal aspects: principles of civil and criminal law, individual and corporate liability, data protection, the rights of those involved, legal proceedings and giving evidence in court.

Module 3 – FRAUD PREVENTION AND DETERRENCE (70 questions, 1.5 hours)

You will understand why people commit fraud and how organisations can prevent it through control systems, governance models and effective risk management strategies.

Details

Understanding fraudulent behaviour: white-collar crime, key criminological theories, risk factors, motivations and dynamics that contribute to the commission of fraud.
Corporate governance and organisational responsibilities: the role of management, the Board of Directors, auditors and internal control functions in preventing irregularities.
Fraud risk assessment and management (Fraud Risk Assessment e Fraud Risk Management): identification of vulnerabilities, risk analysis, definition of controls and ongoing monitoring.
Prevention programmes and ethical culture: codes of conduct, whistleblowing, company procedures, training, reporting systems and the application of the ACFE’s professional ethical principles.

Dates:

CFE BEFORE 2027 – 10 to 13 November 2026 – Milan
Private Corporate Course (In-person/online)

Modalities:

in presence/online

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