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Welcome to The AML Summer School 2024

Get ready to level up your AML knowledge this summer with our AML Summer School. This 5-week online webinar series is designed to empower you with everything you need to master AML compliance.

Whether you're starting out or exploring advanced topics like crypto's impact on AML, we've got you covered. Built on Firmcheck's AML maturity framework, this series caters to all levels of AML expertise.

Whether you join us for one session or follow the entire journey, you'll gain practical insights and strategies to help your AML compliance efforts. See what takes your fancy in the schedule below and register for one, two or all of the weeks – it's totally flexible to your interests and your schedule.

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Week One - AML Basics

Tuesday 30th July

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10:30 - 10:40

Introduction to Summer School 2024

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

10:40 - 10:45

The AML Maturity Framework

Get some insight into the Firmcheck Maturity Framework build with industry insights to help you create a pathway to improve your AML compliance.

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

10:45 - 10.55

Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

In this sesson we'll cover the history of money laundering, what is AML compliance, and what AML red flags look like and how you can be prepared to deal with them.

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

10:55 - 11.05

Legal Framework Of AML

A quick refresher on the laws that define AML compliance in the UK and how they're applied to the work you have to do to be AML compliant.

David Norris (2020 Innovation)

11:05 - 11:10

Break

11:10 - 11:40

Panel: AML From The Supervisors Perspective

Hear from three of the UK's Professional Supervisory Bodies as they discuss all things AML compliance and what it means for their members.

Hosted by Jordan Vickery (Journey) featuring speakers from the ACCA, the IAB and the ICB

11:40 - 11:55

Panel: Building A Compliance Culture

What is compliance culture? How can it contribute positively to your AML management and some practical steps to get started.

With Emma Fox (Fresh Financials) and Lauren Harvey (Full Stop Accounts)

11:55 - 12:00

Week 1 Conclusion

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

Week Two - Building Compliant AML Processes

Tuesday 6th August

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10:30 - 10:35

Welcome To Week 2

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

10:40 - 10:55

The David Winch Session: Expertise & Experience

In this session you'll learn about the current trends in the world of AML, what the key responsibilites of your MLRO are, and you'll hear some stories from the trenches.

David Winch (MLRO Support Ltd)

10:55 - 11:05

From Newcomers To Experts: Ask Me Anything

A spin off from their regular monthly spot, this session is all about answering your AML questions.

Q&A with David Winch (MLRO Support Ltd) and Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

11:05 - 11:10

Break

11:10 - 11:30

Empowering Team With AML Education

Learn about the importance of ongoing compliance and AML education, and also get tips on how to engage your team.

Alex Bond Burnett (Bold Behaviour)

11:30 - 11:55

Panel: AML Training In Your Firm

We chat with some of the industries AML champions who are constantly looking at ways to make AML more accesible and easier to understand.

Featuring Yasmin Ali (Ali-Cas), Angie Williamson (Lealindis Limited) and Rebecca Williams (Eccounting Made Easy)

11:55 - 12:00

Week 2 Conclusion

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

Week Three - Strengthening Your AML Foundations

Tuesday 13th August

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10:30 - 10:35

Introduction To Week 3

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

10:35 - 10:50

Due Diligence Decoded: Exploring SDD, CDD and EDD

The difference between the different levels of due diligence and when to apply them as part of your AML compliance processes.

Lucy Brown from Calathea Solutions

10:50 - 11:00

Navigating ID Checks For Effective Verification

In this session we'll cover the different types of ID checks you have at your disposal, and which are best for your firm.

Lucy Brown from Calathea Solutions

11:00 - 11:05

Break

11:05 - 11:30

Effective Documentation Practices for AML Compliance

What documents are critical for your AML compliance and get some insights into the best practices for storing documentation.

Featuring Mark Dunnell of FYI

11:30 - 11:50

SAR Investigation and Reporting for Accountants

Learn the basics of submitting a suspicious activity report and the processes around it, including managing outcomes.

Ian Waters of Compliance for Accountants

11:50 - 12:00

Week 3 Conclusion

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

Week Four - Technology & AML

Tuesday 20th August

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10:30 - 10:35

Introduction To Week 4

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

10:35 - 10:50

How To Maintain Effective AML Compliance

Get insights from the Head of AML Compliance at the ACCA on key components for effective AML compliance, strategies for ongoing monitoring and best practices for training staff and maintaining documentation.

Featuring Senior Supervision Officers Aranjeet Gill and Lawrence Lui from the ACCA

10:50 - 11:05

Build Your Firms Tech Stack

The Heaton Vences team share with you their tips for reviewing and implementing software plus some bonus hacks for when software doesn't natively integrate.

With Emilio Vences of Heaton Vences

11:05 - 11:10

Break

11:10 - 11:30

How Technology Can Enable The Firm Of The Future

In this session we talk about the holistic impact of technology on your firms operations, and how it can be an accelerator for all things, including AML compliance.

David Norris (2020 Innovation)

11:30 - 11:50

Panel: Engaging Clients In AML Compliance

Have you thought about how your explain AML compliance to your clients when requesting information? This session will cover how AML compliance can be a positive part of your client relationships.

Featuring Jo Wood (The 6 Figure Bookkeeper), Kath Vincent (Long White Cloud Accounting) & Joyce O'Leary (River Bookkeeping & Bookkeepers Detox)

11:50 - 12:00

Week 4 Conclusion

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

Week Five - Crypto, Outsourcing, AI & AML

Tuesday 27th August

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10:30 - 10:35

Welcome To Week 5

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

10:35 - 10:50

How To Outsource Your AML Compliance

Thinking about outsourcing your AML compliance? Here's what to think about, the legal implications and how to find the best outsourcing partner.

Featuring Kevin Heaton (Heaton Vences)

10:50 - 11:15

Understanding AML Compliance In Crypto

In this session we'll cover the risk of money laudering and crypto, how to manage those risk and share specific tips on how to manage clients that have crypto profiles.

With Joe David from the Nephos Group

11:15 - 11:20

Break

11:20 - 11:50

The Role Of AI In Modern AML Efforts

Learn how to integrate AI into your firm including from a firm policy and legal perspective, and get some ideas about what day-to-day processes you coud leverage AI for, including where you could use it for AML purposes.

With Will Rush and Aaron Wittman of XBert

11:50 - 12:00

That's All Folks: Summer School Wrap Up

Sophie Maxwell (Firmcheck)

Speakers

Jo Wood

The 6 Figure Bookkeeper

David Winch

MLRO Support

Mike Jardine

Calathea Solutions

Kat Vincent

Long White Cloud Accounting

Wesley Walsh

ACCA

Ian Waters

Compliance For Accountants

Jody Newman

IAB

Garry Carter

ICB

Kevin Heaton

Heaton Vences

Mark Dunnell

FYI

Emma Fox

Fresh Financials

Lucy Brown

Calathea Solutions

Aaron Wittman

XBert

Emilio Vences

Heaton Vences

Joseph Heaton

Heaton Vences

Lauren Harvey

Full Stop Accounts

Sophie Maxwell

Firmcheck

Will Rush

XBert

Welcome to The AML Summer School 2024

Agenda

Week One - AML Basics

Week Two - Building Compliant AML Processes

Week Three - Strengthening Your AML Foundations

Week Four - Technology & AML

Week Five - Crypto, Outsourcing, AI & AML

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