ACAMS Advanced Certifications

Improving and Affirming the Knowledge and Skills of the CAMS Community

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Ensure Your AML Compliance Programs Withstand Regulatory Scrutiny

Building upon the foundation and expertise of those with the CAMS designation, CAMS-Audit is high-level training to equip you with essential knowledge that reinforces internal controls and enhances your ability to meet regulatory expectations.

CAMS-Audit prepares you to:

• Evaluate the effectiveness and adequacy of a BSA/AML compliance program, suspicious activity reporting and transaction monitoring systems, as well as KYC/CIP policies, procedures and processes.

• Address and mitigate BSA/AML risk, including tracking and correcting previously identified issues and deficiencies.

• Identify, analyze and recommend enhancements to policies, procedures and processes in accordance with guidance and regulations.

• Assess the adequacy of transaction testing in relation to risk.

The Benefits of CAMS-Audit

• Fulfill regulatory expectations. International standards and all jurisdictions require that financial institutions have independently reviewed AML programs.

• Safeguard your institution and prepare for examinations. With CAMS-Audit, you will strengthen the skills required to uncover and address vulnerabilities within your AML program efficiently and comprehensively.

• Experience professional growth. Given recent headlines and formal regulatory criticisms, AML audit professionals and independent testing staff continue to be in high demand.

Advanced AML-Audit Certification

Who Should Apply?

CAMS-Audit is ideal for mid-level to senior management including:

• Internal/External Auditors• Consultants• Regulators• Compliance Officers• Risk Managers

Greatly Enhance your Financial Crime Investigative Skills

CAMS-FCI provides those who have already earned the CAMS certification with focused education and training which hones your essential investigative skills and content knowledge. Upon completion of the CAMS-FCI program, you will leave with confidence in your ability to detect, report and prevent financial crime and protect your institution from the harmful effects of illicit activities.

CAMS-FCI provides the training to:

• Utilize critical thinking and analytical skills to determinerelevant information and facts to support investigations,case decisions and SAR/STR reporting.

• Disseminate new typologies and risks discoveredduring case investigations to other business units,allowing adjustments to controls, training andenhanced due diligence procedures.

• Effectively communicate relevant information bydeveloping outreach programs with law enforcementto share latest trends, unusual activity, and SARs.

• Manage your investigation scope, minimizing yourinstitution’s risk exposure while still providingpertinent information to law enforcement.

The Benefits of CAMS-FCI

• Bridge the law enforcement communication gap.Through the CAMS-FCI program, you will learn theskills to open lines of communication with lawenforcement while protecting your institution fromfinancial crime. Law enforcement gains the sameinsights to work better with financial institutions.

• Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of yourinvestigations. CAMS-FCI teaches you to focuson the important case facts, saving you valuabletime during the investigation process. FCI studentslearn to create investigation plans and outlineswhich allows them to avoid irrelevant and time-consuming information.

• Reach new professional heights. Earning theCAMS-FCI designation solidifies investigativeexpertise and provides you with the managerialknow-how to lead investigative teams.

Who Should Apply?

• Compliance Officers• Mid-Level Investigators• Senior Investigators• Law Enforcement• FIU Managers• Legal Counsel

Advanced AML-Financial Crimes Investigation Certification

CAMSFCI

“Staying ahead of the curve and leading the Industry: CAMS-Audit certification program is instrumental in the development and understanding of emerging risks. The 3-day school provides an opportunity to learn from instructors with front-line industry experience. Working directly with other AML Professionals from across the Globe brings a completely new perspective to understanding BSA/AML controls.

CAMS-Audit advanced certification is a great opportunity for AML Professionals who recognize Money Laundering threats multiply in more complex ways as we speak. The only way to stay ahead of the threats is to stay ahead of the industry. ACAMS and CAMS-Audit advanced certification provides you with the foresight to investigate the possibilities. How are you planning to stay ahead of the curve, be more valuable in today’s market, present yourself as a leader?

The 3-day live instruction of the CAMS-Audit Advanced Certification process is valuable in many ways. I gained a better understanding of global AML perspectives from fellow classmates, learned new AML perspectives through instructor-led discussions, and improved my critical thinking “Outside of the Box” skills during this event. I am now better prepared to address AML risks and controls … Gaining, Learning, Improving, Now Prepared.”

Kenneth Simmons, CAMS-Audit

“The course was well resourced and with a clear objective. I benefited from the expertise and experience of both the tutors and the students. It increased my confidence and credibility as an independent compliance auditor.”

Lisa Bowyer, CAMS-Audit

“It has been a great experience to attend Advanced Certification Program. As always ACAMS brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, setting the industry standard. I am proud to be working with ACAMS on spreading the AML/CTF Message Globally and fighting financial crime.”

Hossam M. Abd El-Rahman, CAMS-Audit

“I AML Professionals often assert their understanding of Financial Crimes in relation to Financial Institutions. Only when an AML Professional understands the root characteristics of these crimes AND the complexities associated with investigations can we profess to be experts. The CAMS- FCI certification provides the tools and understanding of both Financial Institutions and Law Enforcement. What an amazing Journey! The CAMS-FCI certification has further expanded my abilities to investigate and report financial crimes.”

Kenneth Simmons, CAMS-FCI

“I didn’t earn my CAMS-FCI to prove what I know. I did it to uncover and learn what I didn’t know.”

Ed Beemer, CAMS-FCI

“My experience with the CAMS-FCI program has not only broadened my knowledge so that I could improve my investigations and interactions with law enforcement; it has also been a tremendous networking opportunity as it has opened me up to the larger ACAMS community and put me in contact with more experts that ever would have been possible otherwise.”

Zachary C. Miller, CAMS-FCI

“The CAMS-FCI Advanced course covered all the necessary components for setting up and operating an FIU. The faculty are top notch and the experience was extremely valuable, providing great opportunities for career advancement in AML.”

Sean McCrossan, CAMS-FCI

Here’s what graduates have to say…

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