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NEW FOR ACCOUNTING FIRMS
AML Client Communication Pack
Ready to Send. Done For You.
What Accountants Must Know Before 1 July
Your clients need to hear from you before 1 July 2026. But you don't have a spare afternoon to write the emails, checklists, and explainers from scratch. So we've done it for you.
AML/CTF Tranche 2 takes effect 1 July 2026 — Your clients need to know what's changing. Are you ready?
The Reality
You Know AML Is Coming. Your Clients Don't.
From 1 July 2026, every accounting practice in Australia that provides designated services — setting up companies, trusts, assisting with property transactions — will be required to verify client identities and complete due diligence checks before they can start work.
Your clients don't know this yet. And when they find out, they'll have questions. Lots of them.
You need to tell them what's changing, what documents they'll need, and why you're suddenly asking for their passport before you can set up a trust.
Every email, every article, every checklist in this pack has been built against AUSTRAC's published guidance — including the Accounting Program Starter Kit, the Initial CDD guides, and the Summary of Obligations.
You don't need to write it all from scratch. The AML Client Communication Pack gives you everything — ready to brand, ready to send, ready to use today.
What's Included
Everything You Need to Communicate AML Changes to Clients
Each piece is written in plain language for your clients and designed so you can brand it as your own and send it straight away.
1. New Client Onboarding Kit - Email, Form & Checklist
A warm, professional email template explaining the AML changes — what's happening, what documents they'll need, and what to expect. Written in plain English, ready to send.
Covers individuals, companies, trusts, SMSFs & partnerships
Personalise with your firm name and send immediately
Warm, reassuring tone that builds client trust
2. Client Communication Emails
Ready-to-send emails for your existing clients — letting them know about the upcoming AML changes, what it means for them, and what you'll need from them. Professional, reassuring, and easy to personalise.
Existing client-focused — explain changes without alarming them
Covers what's changing and what documents to prepare
Includes "by law, we can't start until checks are complete" messaging
3. Client Document Checklist
A tick-box checklist your clients can use to gather everything you'll need — organised by entity type. Attach it to the onboarding email or hand it out at meetings.
Sections for individuals, companies, trusts, SMSFs & partnerships
Photo ID, ASIC extracts, trust deeds, PEP declarations & more
Notes/status column for tracking progress
4. AML Compliance Checklist
A comprehensive internal reference for your team — covering what's changing, which services trigger checks, what clients will experience, privacy obligations, and communication tips.
7 sections with tick-box tables
Internal use — not client-facing
Based on AUSTRAC's published guidance
5. Sample AML/CTF Compliance Manual
The document AUSTRAC expects every reporting entity to have — with the hard part already done. A 14-section customisable template covering risk assessment, CDD procedures, reporting obligations, record keeping, staff training, and governance.
14 sections plus 4 appendices — comprehensive and ready to customise
Covers risk assessment, CDD, EDD, reporting, record keeping & staff training
Based on AUSTRAC's Accounting Program Starter Kit and AML/CTF Act 2024
6. Summary Article
A high-level plain-English article explaining the AML changes from the client's perspective. Perfect for newsletters, your website, or as a standalone client update.
Written from the accountant's voice — brand as your own
Newsletter-ready, website-ready, email-ready
Ends with a call to action back to your firm
7. Eight Detailed Breakdown Articles
Each article covers a specific area of the AML changes in depth — designated services, identity verification, client documents, privacy & reporting, business structures, registered office clients, and lost trust deeds.
500+ words each — substantial, not fluffy
Written for clients, not accountants
Perfect for drip campaigns, blogs or newsletters
8. Nine Professionally Designed Infographics
One infographic for each article — visually explaining the key changes so clients can understand at a glance. Share on social media, embed in newsletters, or display in your office.
One per article — 9 total
Designed for digital and print use
Simplifies complex changes into visual summaries
Who It's For
Built for Time-Poor Accounting Practices
You know AML is coming but haven't had time to draft client-facing communications
You provide designated services — company setups, trusts, property, or entity restructures
You want to get ahead of client questions before 1 July — not scramble after
You need technically accurate content based on AUSTRAC guidance — not generic templates
You'd rather spend an hour with clients than an afternoon writing compliance emails
You want something you can brand as your own and use across your entire client base
How It Works
Up and Running in 10-15 Minutes
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Send to ClientsEmail the onboarding letter, publish the articles, share the infographics. Done.
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Get the Pack Instant access to all Word documents, articles, checklists, and infographics.
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Add Your BrandDrop in your practice name, logo, and contact details. Everything is in editable Word format.
What Accountants Are Saying
Real feedback from accounting firms
From accountants who used our Client Communication Pack format ↓
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— Emma
Practising Accountant, Australia
Used: Email template, Articles, FAQs, Checklist
I had some drafts already on the go, but ran out of time to finish them. This helped immensely with time saving.
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Practising Accountant, Australia
Used: Email template, FAQs, Checklist
User friendly, easily adapted to suit our clients, relevant info in similar tone to what we would use. Great value and very helpful resources.
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— Michelle
Used: Email template, Articles, FAQs, Checklist
Made client communication much clearer and easier. Sent email to clients with the checklist, FAQ and articles.
Practising Accountant, NSW, Australia
6 accounting firms reviewed this pack format. All rated client communication as significantly improved.
Get the AML Client Communication Pack
$299
New client onboarding Kit (3 items)
Client communication emails for existing clients
AML client document checklist (by entity type)
AML compliance checklist (7 sections)
Sample AML/CTF compliance manual (14 sections + 4 appendices)
1 summary article + 8 detailed breakdown articles
8 professionally designed infographics
All content based on AUSTRAC published guidance
Delivered as editable Word docs brand as your own
Everything you need to communicate AML changes to clients — researched, written, and designed. Ready to use today.
Also Available
Want to learn more about AML?
If you or your team need further AML training, we have additional online training to help build your understanding of the rules and how they apply in practice.
AML/CTF Tranche 2 for Accountants: Your Practical Implementation Blueprint Webinar Recording
Build your understanding of the AML changes for accountants and what the new Tranche 2 obligations mean for your practice. This webinar covers the key requirements accounting firms need to understand, helping you establish the foundation before moving into the practical application of AML to individual client matters.
You’ll also receive 7 Templates:
AML/CTF CDD File Note
Trust Account Designated Service Assessment
$199
AML/CTF Compliance Program
Registered Office Client Letter
AML/CTF Policy Document
Risk Assessment Document
Single firm licence.
AML/CTF Compliance Program
AML/CTF Process Document
1 Hour CPD
90 Day Recording Access
Get Your Firm's Staff AML/CTF Compliant From Day One Webinar Recording Bundle
Give your team the AML training they need to understand their responsibilities and the role they play in your firm’s compliance program. These webinars are designed for accounting firm staff, helping them understand the AML requirements, recognise when they may apply and know what is expected of them in practice.
Session 1 Covers:
Session 2 Covers:
What a red flag actually looks like in practice
Your legal training obligation
How to onboard a new client from scratch
$299
How to escalate internally
The tipping-off rule — the one you cannot get wrong
Completing the CDD file note
Individual KYC in practice
Suspicious Matter Reports
And much more...
And much more...
1 Hour CPD Per Session
90 Day Recording Access
AML for the Files on Your Desk Right Now: Answers Your Compliance Program Doesn't Give You Webinar Recording
The AML Answers Webinar focuses on the practical questions accountants are facing as they apply the AML rules to everyday client work, with Peter Johnson working through where common accounting activities sit, the guidance supporting each position and what should be documented when the answer is arguable.
You’ll also receive:
A Technical Paper
$199
50-Activity Decision Table
Designated Service Register Template
Annual Review Checklist
Plus 1 hour of bonus Q&A covering additional AML questions raised by accountants.
1 Hour CPD
90 Day Recording Access