What's New in AML for Accountants - Winter 2027

Introduction

Accounting practices are required to ensure that their policies, procedures, internal controls and risk assessments remain current, and that staff receive timely and effective training on evolving AML and CTF requirements. As the regulatory landscape continues to develop, firms must stay informed to meet their compliance obligations and respond effectively to new risks and supervisory expectations.

Following a year of significant regulatory activity, further developments continue to shape the AML and CTF framework for the accountancy sector. This new live, interactive virtual classroom session provides a practical update on the latest legislative, regulatory and supervisory changes, together with the key issues firms should be considering as they plan for the year ahead.

Designed specifically for accountants, this session is ideal for MLROs and deputy MLROs, compliance officers, partners, managers and anyone with responsibility for AML and CTF compliance, as well as professionals wishing to remain up to date with current regulatory expectations and emerging best practice.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover:

• Recent legislative and regulatory developments
• A roundup of the latest changes affecting AML and CTF obligations for accounting firms
• Regulatory focus and supervisory activity
• An overview of recent regulatory activity, supervisory priorities, thematic reviews and key messages for the profession
• Implications for policies, procedures and controls
• Practical considerations when reviewing and updating AML policies, firm-wide risk assessments, client risk assessments and internal controls
• Emerging risks, trends and typologies
• Current money laundering and terrorist financing risks, regulatory intelligence and evolving typologies relevant to accounting practices
• Lessons from enforcement action
• Recent compliance failings, enforcement outcomes and the practical lessons firms can apply to strengthen their own AML framework
• Preparing for what's next
• Looking ahead to anticipated regulatory developments, emerging expectations and practical steps firms can take to remain compliant throughout 2027

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.