PNC Faculty Members Earns CFE Credential

David-HayThe Purdue University North Central faculty member Dr. David L. Hay, continuing lecturer in Accounting, has earned the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training and education.

To become a CFE, Hay met a stringent set of criteria and passed a rigorous exam administered by the ACFE. He met all ACFE character, experience and education requirements for the CFE and demonstrated knowledge in four areas critical to the fight against fraud: fraudulent financial transactions, fraud prevention and deterrence, legal elements of fraud, and fraud investigation.

“Dr. Hay is one of our most popular instructors within our college. We are pleased that he has attained this distinguished credential as it signifies his commitment to professional integrity, academic quality and program currency. We foresee this as an area of accounting that will continue to grow in the future,” said Dr. Cynthia Roberts, dean of the PNC College of Business.

Hay joined the PNC College of Business in 2010. He is a Certified Public Accountant, and holds an MBA in Accounting and a Ph.D. in U.S. History. He teaches courses in accounting and developed a course in fraud for undergraduate and graduate students.

About 30,000 business and government professionals worldwide have earned the CFE certification. CFEs examine data and records to detect and trace fraudulent transactions; interview suspects to obtain information and confessions; write investigation reports; advise clients on their findings; testify at trial; understand the law as it relates to fraud and fraud investigations and identify the underlying factors that motivate individuals to commit fraud. CFEs on six continents have investigated more than 1 million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud.

ACFE is in its 27th year. With nearly 75,000 members, it is the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and premier provider of anti-fraud training and education.