Get Your Firm's Staff AML/CTF Compliant From Day One
2 Hours CPD Total · 1 Hour Per Session
Peter Johnson
Founder of Advisers Digest
A chartered accountant with significant tenure as both practitioner and practice owner; a highly respected instructor for CPA Australia; an SMSF specialist and sought-after SMSF keynote presenter
CPA SMSF Specialist
Chartered Accountant
Chartered Secretary
Chartered Tax Adviser
Two practical 60-minute sessions (45 mins presentation + 15 mins Q&A) covering everything your client-facing staff need to know — from onboarding and CDD through to red flags, reporting, and the hard situations.
Session 1Onboarding, CDD & Your Client FilesInstant Access to Recording Access
Jun 25
Session 2Red Flags, Reporting & the Hard SituationsRecording Available From 3 July at 3 PM
Designed for Every Client-Facing Team Member in Your Firm
The AML/CTF Act requires every person performing AML/CTF functions to be trained before they do so. These sessions fulfill that legal obligation and build real confidence in your team.
Graduates & Juniors — who are starting to handle client onboarding and CDD processes for the first time.
Senior & Manager Level Staff — who need to understand escalation protocols, red flags, and internal reporting obligations.
Client Service Administrators — who manage client files, identity documents, and onboarding correspondence.
Paraplanners — involved in client advice processes where AML identification and verification apply.
Compliance Officers — who need a structured framework for managing the firm's AML/CTF program obligations.
Principals & Partners — who want to understand their personal obligations and what the firm needs in place.
SESSION BREAKDOWN
Two Sessions. Every Obligation Covered.
Each session runs 45 minutes of structured presentation followed by 15 minutes of live Q&A — 60 minutes total. Attend both for the complete AML/CTF staff training program and 2 hours of CPD.
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Recording AccessRed Flags, Reporting & the Hard SituationsWhat to do when something doesn't feel right
What a red flag actually looks like in practice — real scenarios your colleagues have faced, not theoretical lists
How to escalate internally — what to say, what to bring, and why documenting the conversation matters
The tipping-off rule you cannot get wrong — criminal consequences and what to say instead
Suspicious Matter Reports in plain English — what triggers one, who files it, and a real worked $300K example
Difficult client situations — clients who refuse ID, beneficial owners who won't be identified, aggressive long-standing clients
Record keeping as a daily habit — what to save, how to name files, retrievable seven years from now
Your firm's AML/CTF program — your personal responsibilities and what you must never do unilaterally
Completing your training record — how attendance is recorded and annual retraining requirements
1 Hour CPD · 45 mins presentation + 15 mins Q&A
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Recording AccessOnboarding, CDD & Your Client Files
Getting every client relationship compliant from Day One
Your legal training obligation — what the AML/CTF Act requires from every staff member performing AML functions
How to onboard a new client from scratch — questions to ask, how to handle pushback, and what to document
Completing the CDD file note — field by field walkthrough with common mistakes and how to avoid them
Individual KYC in practice — acceptable ID documents, how to sight and certify, and electronic verification
Company and trust KYB — ASIC Connect searches, ABN Lookup, and identifying beneficial owners
The lost trust deed problem — what to do, what AUSTRAC expects, and how to make your file defensible
Pre-commencement clients — which existing clients trigger obligations and how to prioritise the work
Registered office client list — the two-option letter process and how to handle the $295 CDD and Form 484
1 Hour CPD · 45 mins presentation + 15 mins Q&A
PRICING
Choose the Option That Suits You
Purchase both sessions together for the best value, or register for individual sessions below. Special offer pricing — register now to lock in your rate.
Get Both Sessions Bundle
Recordings
$299
You save $19
Recording access — Instant Access To Recording
On-demand recording — 90 days
Recording access for both sessions — 90 days
2 Hours CPD in total (1 hour per session) + both certificates
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I purchase just one session?
Yes — Session 1 and Session 2 are available as standalone purchases. However, both sessions together provide complete coverage of your firm's AML/CTF staff training obligations and offer better value as a bundle.
Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
Yes. If you attended and did not find the session useful, email us at info@advisersdigest.com.au on the same day before 5pm. We will process your refund within 3 business days. Note that card processing fees are non-refundable.
Will we receive CPD certificates for each staff member?
Yes. Each attendee who completes a session will receive a CPD certificate. Live attendees receive verified CPD. Recording viewers receive verified CPD upon completing the quiz, or unverified CPD if they do not complete the quiz.
How does the Firm Package work?
Purchase the firm package at $747 and receive 6 complete access passes — buy 3, get 3 free. Each pass includes live access to both sessions plus 90 days recording access. Certificates and training register entries are issued for each attendee.
Does this training count as our firm's required AML/CTF staff training?
Yes. Attendance is recorded against each attendee's name on a training register. This satisfies the AML/CTF Act requirement for staff to be trained before performing AML/CTF functions.
