Q&A with Huldah Davidson Ivey, CFE

Huldah Davidson Ivey of Texas became a CFE after preparing for the CFE Exam with the CFE Exam Prep Course. This past summer, Ivey put aside some time to focus on accomplishing her goal of obtaining a CFE credential. Ivey has years of experience in documentation audit and believes that the CFE credential will help to significantly enhance her career in fraud detection and investigation.

Coach: When did you receive your CFE credential?

Ivey: I received my credential on July 30, 2019.

Coach: Please describe your experience using the CFE Exam Prep Course.

Ivey: My experience using the Prep Course was awesome. The design makes it easy to use, and it’s also self-explanatory. I liked that I was able to select areas I wanted to focus on to study. It also allowed me to study each topic separately under each exam section. This allowed me to see my weaker areas so that I knew which topics I needed to spend more time on.

Coach: What did you like most about the Prep Course?

Ivey: What I liked most about the Prep Course was that the material explained the concepts very well. I did not need a lecturer to explain any part of the material to understand it.

Coach: How long did it take you to complete the Prep Course, and how often did you study?

Ivey: It took me about three weeks to a month to complete the Prep Course. I studied six days a week and put in about seven hours per day.

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

Ivey: I believe that the CFE credential will help a lot in my future job. I did documentation audit for years in my previous position. The credential will help to significantly enhance my career in fraud detection and investigation.

Coach: Would you recommend the Prep Course to your colleagues?

Ivey: Yes, I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in tackling fraud.

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?

Ivey: I love sports, reading, and traveling. I also like good music and sightseeing.

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

Ivey: My suggestion for aspiring CFEs is to focus on the Prep Course. Go through all the answer choices—correct and incorrect—and read the explanations provided after submitting each answer. The explanations are critical to passing the exams.

I failed my first attempt because I didn’t read all the explanations. It took me a little over two weeks to retake the exams and pass but only after reading all the explanations in the review questions. I would recommend studying for six hours each day in preparation of the exams.