VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

The Write Stuff 2.0: Leading, Reviewing, and Defending SAR Programs

Join us on December 3 for a session designed for professionals who lead, oversee, and review Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) programs.

VIRTUAL SERIES

Money Laundering Awareness Week (MLAW)

Join us daily November 2 - 6 for a five-day virtual event designed to equip financial crime professionals with the latest insights, tools, and strategies to combat money laundering.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Watch. Learn. Stay Informed. Explore ACFCS on YouTube.

Explore practical insights on money laundering, fraud, and crypto compliance on the ACFCS YouTube channel. Considering membership? Watch sample training to see what ACFCS has to offer.

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CERTIFICATION

You Path to CFCS Certification: Eligibility and Steps to Get Started

Take the next step toward certification with the information you need to get started and apply with confidence.

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MEMBERSHIP

Join a Global Community of Financial Crime Professionals

ACFCS membership empowers you to advance your career with valuable resources designed to sharpen your skills, deepen your knowledge, and expand your connections within the professional community.

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CERTIFICATION

Accelerate Your Path to CFCS Certification

Prepare for CFCS certification in 3–6 months with our live online Accelerator program, featuring expert instruction and a structured study plan to keep you on track.

Next cohort starts January 20
Registration closes January 13

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Fighting Financial Crime Together.

2-5%
Global GDP laundered in one year.

2 Trillion
Assets laundered through the global financial system.

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Build skills, stay informed, join a community of forward-thinking professionals.

Monthly Member Webinars
Extensive Training Resources
Practical Case Studies
Emerging Risk e-Courses
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Digital Badging to Verify Expertise

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Certification

Stand out in your career with skills and a full array of insight across the financial crime spectrum.

Career Advancement
Broader Knowledge and Skills
Cross-Training
Information Sharing
Practical Insights for Real-World Applications
Digital Badging to Verify Expertise

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Enterprise Solution

The best solution for comprehensive fincrime training and professional development.

Preferred Rates
Fee Exemptions
Unified Renewal Dates
Flexible Seat Reassignment
Monthly Engagement Reports
Enterprise Success Manager
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What everyone is saying...

The CFCS tests the skills necessary to fight financial crime. It's comprehensive. Passing it should be considered a mark of high achievement, distinguishing qualified experts in this growing specialty area.

KENNETH E. BARDEN  
CFCS, Washington, DC

The exam tests one's ability to apply concepts in practical scenarios. Passing it can be a great asset for professionals in the converging disciplines of financial crime.

DANIEL DWAIN 
CFCS, Chief Compliance Officer, Cidel Bank & Trust Inc. New York, NY

The Exam is far-reaching. I love that the questions are scenario based. I recommend it to anyone in the financial crime detection and prevention profession.

BECKI LAPORTE
CFCS, Principal - AML Strategy and Innovation, FinScan, Atlanta, GA

This certification comes at a very ripe time. Professionals can no longer get away with having siloed knowledge. Compliance is all-encompassing and enterprise-driven.

KATYA GOZIAS
CFCS, Los Angeles, CA

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Start building your expertise and credibility in financial crime prevention today.

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Expert instructors you can trust

Our expert instructors bring real-world insight, global perspective, and a passion for helping you stay ahead.

Becki LaPorte, CFCS

Principal, AML Strategy & Innovation
FinScan

Urriolagoitia (Rio) Miner, CFCS

Founder and CEO

FCI Tradecraft

Ruzaan Karwa, CFCS

Manager - Fincrime Risk Investigations
TD Bank