MEMBERSHIP

The membership year runs January through December. There is still time to join now!

Registration to attend the Chapter's annual conference does not result automatically in becoming a member or affiliate. The Chapter has several categories for consideration.

1. Certified Fraud Examine Members
2. Associate Members of the Chapter
3. Affiliates of the Chapter

Nominal Dues Categories - While we are one of 190 Chapters of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the ACFE and each local chapter is an independent entity, and a separate corporation. Being a member of the ACFE and paying dues to its Texas-based Association, is separate and distinct from being a member of Maryland Chapter #21. The only means by which you are entitled to present yourself as a member of Maryland Chapter #21 is to join and pay the Chapter dues. Currently our chapter dues are a nominal amount. See the pricing structure below. 

CFEs and Associate Members -To become a Certified Fraud Examiner Chapter Member you must have received the the Certified Fraud Examiner’s (CFE) designation granted by the ACFE. No chapter has the ability to award the CFE designation. However if you are an Associate member of the ACFE, you can pay our chapter dues to become an Associate membe of our Chapter. See the ACFE for details on qualifications to become a CFE or an Associate of the ACFE. Our Chapter will, on occasion, audit the membership rolls to ensure the Chapter's CFE members and Associate members are in good standing with ACFE.

Affiliates - If you are interested in fighting fraud and you are not a CFE or an Associate member of ACFE (Global), you are welcome to assist our chapter as an Affiliate. Affiliates are not members of the Chapter and hold no voting rights and are not eligible to hold office. Out chapter follows this approach to be in accordance with Article III of the ACFE Uniform Chapter Bylaws