Your donation to the ACFE Foundation could change the course of a student's career.

In the 2015-2016 school year, Jonathan Peck, CFE, CPA, was one of the Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship recipients. After receiving the scholarship, he went on to become a forensic accountant intern with the FBI. He also used the scholarship to help fund earning a master's degree in accounting at the University of Michigan. Currently, he works at Google. “Being a CFE helps me keep a healthy dose of professional skepticism,” Jonathan says. “In Google Finance, we strive to be both a guardian and trusted advisor to the business. I do my best to critically examine the support for any spend I approve.”

The ACFE Foundation also generates vital funding for the ACFE Research Institute.

In addition to supporting the scholarship program that opens up opportunities for former students like Jonathan, the ACFE Foundation supports cutting-edge studies that advance your profession’s collective body of knowledge. It provides anti-fraud professionals with new tools and information to prevent, detect and deter fraud.

For U.S. taxpayers, it’s an extra beneficial year to donate. In accordance with the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), you may now deduct up to $300 per year in charitable contributions without itemizing your deductions.