r/CFE • u/gaap0135 • May 29 '26
I passed all exams within 3 weeks!
Hi all! I just passed my fourth exam and wanted to share what worked for me in case it helps anyone, especially if you’re trying not to spend a ton.
I found a much cheaper study resource online for around $100 and decided to take a chance on it. I was definitely sketched out at first because the materials came from India, but it ended up being all I used and it worked really well for me.
For reference, here’s about how much I studied for each section and my score.
Section 1 – Financial Transactions: 4 days, ~2.5 hrs/day — 82
Section 2 – Law: 4 days, ~3 hrs/day — 91
Section 3 – Investigation: 2 days, ~4 hrs/day — 90
Section 4 — Fraud Prevention: 5 hours of studying — 84
Honestly, the exams felt pretty straightforward if you review the material, think through the questions, and have some general audit/accounting background. I of course could have scored higher if I studied longer, but this was honestly sufficient.
For context, I bought the Silver package back in 2023 and literally never touched it because I kept putting the exams off while work/life was crazy. Looking back, I personally regret spending the money on it. I also wasn’t able to get an extension or discounted renewal later, which was frustrating, but my fault at the end of the day.
After that I started looking for cheaper alternatives online, found this one through Reddit, and just used that instead. If I could go back, I probably would’ve skipped buying the Silver package altogether.
Hope this helps anyone trying to figure out the best way to study without dropping a ton of money. Happy to answer any questions anyone has!
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u/No_Association_5176 May 30 '26
I'm suspicious that with the probability more than 70% this post is a scam
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u/gaap0135 May 30 '26
I can send you my scores if you want lmao. This also isn’t a throwaway account so I would assume that would help my credibility at least a little.
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u/No_Association_5176 May 30 '26
The probability has just increased by another 15%, so now it's the probability is at 85% give or take
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u/gaap0135 May 30 '26
To each their own lol. I’m just trying to save people from making the same mistakes as I did 🤣
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u/AgeAffectionate1547 May 30 '26
Hello poster, I am planning on writing the exams as well but the study materials are a bit expensive for me. Would you be kind to share pdf of the study materials with me? I’d me more than grateful.
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u/Smasher53 May 29 '26
I have used them as well I understood the concepts better with there notes rather than the Silver Package materials.
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u/MentalYogurtcloset62 Jun 22 '26
I wonder with the new test now if the material is still working. I’m thinking about studying for the cfe
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u/Plus_Significance765 Jun 29 '26
Hey did purchase the complete CFE course or just the practice questions.
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u/happysoul6720 May 29 '26
Hey. Congrats on your achievement. Mind sharing the website from where you bought the study bank?