Understanding & Implementing AML/CTF Tranche 2 for Accountants
Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Understand what Tranche 2 entails, how it applies to accounting services, and the concrete steps required to design, implement, and maintain a compliant AML/CTF Program.
Understand the Change. Implement with Confidence.
As AML/CTF Tranche 2 reforms move closer to implementation, accounting professionals will soon face new compliance obligations that reshape how client services, risk management, and governance are delivered. This immersive 5-hour workshop series is designed specifically for accountants and public practice firms seeking a clear, practical and actionable pathway to AML/CTF readiness.
Across the workshop, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of what Tranche 2 entails, how it applies to accounting services, and the concrete steps required to design, implement, and maintain a compliant AML/CTF Program.
Dates & Locations
Brisbane
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Cliftons Brisbane, Edward St
9:00am-2:00pm
Sydney
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
Cliftons Sydney, Margaret St
9:00am-2:00pm
Melbourne
Wednesday, 26 March 2026
Cliftons Melbourne, Collins St
9:00am-2:00pm
Introduction to AML/CTF Tranche 2: What You Need to Know & What You Need to Do
Get clarity on the scope of the reforms, who is captured, key terminology, reporting expectations, and the core components of an AML/CTF Program tailored for accountants.
Establishing an Effective Governance Framework
Learn how to structure AML/CTF oversight within your firm—including roles, responsibilities, reporting lines, and accountability mechanisms.
Identifying & Assessing Risk
Develop an AML/CTF risk assessment aligned with your practice’s client base, services, delivery methods, and geographic exposure. Understand how to document, score, and justify risk decisions.
Mitigating & Managing Risks: Policies and Procedures
Translate your risk assessment into practical controls. Build AML/CTF policies, workflows, and internal processes designed for accounting practice environments.
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) & Personal Due Diligence
Explore the steps for identifying and verifying clients, applying enhanced due diligence where needed, and performing due diligence on staff and key personnel.
Reviewing & Updating Your AML/CTF Program
Learn how to keep your AML/CTF program current and defensible through periodic reviews, monitoring, and version control.
Record Keeping Requirements
Understand what records must be kept, in what form, and for how long—including CDD records, reporting evidence, and governance documentation.
Reporting to AUSTRAC
Gain practical insight into reporting obligations, including suspicious matter reports, threshold reports, and how to identify reportable matters in an accounting context.
Conrad Gilbert
Professionalism & Governance Specialist, Knowledge Shop
Conrad has over 35 years of experience in financial services. He works with professionals to navigate the practical impact of change on their practices and clients.
In addition to his work with Knowledge Shop, Conrad is currently completing a PhD at Griffith University. He holds an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Qld, a Postgraduate Diploma in Research Studies, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University.
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Understanding & Implementing AML/CTF Tranche 2 for Accountants