Q&A with Raymond Anderson, CFE

Raymond Anderson of Virginia recently became a CFE after attending a virtual CFE Exam Review Course. Anderson found the virtual Review Course to be extremely helpful and feels that the CFE certification provides another level of professional experience. When he is not working, Anderson enjoys exercising and visiting local wineries.

Coach: When did you receive your CFE credential?

Anderson: I was certified on November 6, 2020.

Coach: Please describe your experience of attending the four-day virtual CFE Exam Review Course, and what did you like most about it?

Anderson: I found the course to be extremely helpful, as you were able to get clarification on any issues you were uncertain about. It also provided a focused study effort, rather than a cover-to-cover review of the study material.

Coach: Please describe your experience of taking the CFE Exam each day after class?

Anderson: After some initial technical issues, which were extremely stressful to work through before taking an exam, I found the methodology of testing for each block of the course that same night to be very effective.

Coach: Did you review the CFE Exam Prep Course prior to attending the Review Course? If so, how often did you study?

Anderson: I reviewed the Prep Course for two to three hours per week, starting a month out from the exam.

Coach: In what ways do you feel that your new CFE credential will be beneficial to you in your current profession?

Anderson: The CFE certification provides another level of professional experience that will allow me to expand into other positions within my field.

Coach: Would you recommend the virtual Review Course to your colleagues?

Anderson: Yes, absolutely. I will recommend this course.

Coach: How did you become passionate about fighting fraud?

Anderson: I started investigating fraud while I was a detective with the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Once you see the second and third order of effects on innocent people that result from fraud, waste, and abuse, it’s hard to sit idly by.  

Coach: Now that we know what you do professionally, what do you like to do for fun, and what do you find enjoyable about it?

Anderson: In my spare time, I enjoy exercising and visiting local wineries. 

Coach: Do you have any study tips or suggestions for aspiring CFEs?

Anderson: Definitely take the virtual Review Course because it will help you overcome the fear and anxiety you develop once you receive the study materials after signing up for the test. Taking a section of the exam at the end of each day worked great for me and made the challenge less daunting.