As fraud continues to threaten businesses and economies globally, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on key initiatives, including joint research and professional learning.

Building on an established relationship in thought leadership, including an upcoming ACCA report on tackling fraud, the partnership aims to uncover new opportunities for collaborative research and shared insights.

The three-year MoU also outlines plans to jointly develop and deliver Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) initiatives, supporting members with up-to-date expertise in fraud prevention and detection.

Helen Brand, Chief Executive of ACCA, commented:

“ACCA has long been committed to equipping our members with the tools to effectively address and manage fraudulent activities, with a focus on risk assessment, strong internal controls and forensic auditing.

This MoU strengthens that commitment. We look forward to working with our global counterpart, ACFE, to uphold the highest standards of ethical business conduct.”

One of the first outcomes of the partnership will be ACCA’s participation in the 2025 ACFE Fraud Conference Europe, to be held in London from 24–26 March. A joint panel, chaired by Rachael Johnson, ACCA’s Global Head of Risk Management and Corporate Governance (Policy & Insights), will explore the growing threat of cyber fraud and AI-enabled attacks, as well as the use of AI to strengthen detection and response.

John Warren, CEO of the ACFE, said:

“Collectively, ACCA and ACFE represent thousands of professionals around the world. This strategic alliance is a natural progression in our shared mission to combat fraud.

Partnering with ACCA unlocks exciting opportunities for collaboration and thought leadership. We’re excited about the promising future ahead.”

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