Initiative to form a local chapter started early 2006; Kenya was recognized as a local representative of Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (international) in August, 2007, being the fourth country in Africa to acquire a local chapter next to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Nigeria in that order. ACFE Kenya chapter is registered under the societies Act. There are 100 international ACFE Kenyan members, 36 of the members are Certified Fraud Examiners
The Certified Fraud Examiners represent a broad range of professionals, including accountants, auditors, investigators, law enforcement officers, attorneys, prosecutors, and anti fraud professionals
The chapter is managed by Board of nine directors, who are certified fraud examiners in addition to their various professional backgrounds i.e. accounting, security, information technology, risk management, procurement management.
The Board structure is made of a chairman (president), Vice chairperson, Training director, secretary, treasurer, marketing director, research director, professional liaison director, procurement fraud committee chairman.
The chapter has set up a secretariat to facilitate the mission of the Association and to strive to realize its vision with the advice of the Board of directors
Mission
The mission of ACFE is to reduce the incidences of fraud and white collar crime by assisting its membership with its prevention, detection and deterrence, through training, education and anti fraud resources
Vision
- To be a sustainable umbrella body of anti fraud/ white collar crime professionals in Kenya
- Be a leader in anti fraud/white collar crime training, education and resource centre
- To be reference point for anti fraud professionals
- To professionalize fraud examination/investigations in Kenya
- To be the most respected professional body in Kenya and abroad
Objectives
- To establish a sustainable chapter secretariat to carry out the mission of ACFE.
- Build capacity of anti fraud and white collar crime experts in Kenya
- Develop anti fraud skills by providing continuous professional education (CPE) on the latest fraud trends best practices and tools for fighting fraud.
- Serve the community through creating fraud awareness, education and training.
- Liaise with other professional bodies and anti-corruption agencies to enhance professionalism in fighting fraud.
- Professionalize fraud/forensic audit and investigations
- Collaborate with institutions of higher education, to incorporate fraud course unit into their degree programs i.e. B Com, BA, law, security, criminology etc
- Carryout seminars/workshops and conference on fraud related issues for learning and networking purposes
- Support CFE Exam trainings for International Certified Fraud Examiners designation.
- Develop a scholarship fund to sponsor university/college students interested in developing a career in forensic investigations/fraud examination
- Develop an award program for excellence in fighting fraud, i.e. individual professional, corporate, organization, Government Departments.
- Offer an ethics hotline services to interested organizations.
Values
- Integrity and honesty
- Professionalism
- Sharing knowledge and experiences
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