The Diplomate status is awarded to those who have made professional achievements and
contributions to the field of forensics. It recognizes achievement and excellence and establishes the Diplomate
as a distinguished top professional.
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Be a member in good standing with ACFEI for at least two (2) years.
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Have no felony convictions or ethical violations in the last ten (10) years as well as not be under investigation by any legal accounting, or licensing board.
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Have appropriate educational degrees from accredited universities and have five (5) years of relative experience in a forensic-related field.
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Submit, via mail or fax, your curriculum vitae/professional resume, plus copies of forensic reports and court transcripts and/or depositions indicating forensic experience in the field(s) represented by the advisory board to which you are applying.
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Dedicate yourself to continuing education. Diplomates are expected to complete 15 hours of forensic-related continuing education per year from ACFEI or an equivalent organization.
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Pay the one-time passage fee of $250.
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You may download the application and mail or fax it back to ACFEI. Application processing time is typically 3-4 weeks.
The Fellow designation is the highest honor ACFEI can bestow upon a member. This designation is reserved for members with outstanding achievements and excellence as well as participating actively in ACFEI programs.
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Continue to fulfill the requirements for becoming a Diplomate and held the Diplomate designation for a minimum of three (3) years.
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Pay the one-time passage fee of $250.
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You may download the application and mail or fax it back to ACFEI. Application processing time is typically 3-4 weeks.