Upcoming Events

Experience insight-driven virtual conferences and events designed to bring the global financial crime community together. Learn from top industry voices, explore real-world case studies, and walk away with practical skills you can apply immediately.

LIVE EVENTS

Virtual Event Series | January 6, 13, 20, 27

Human Trafficking Awareness Series - 2nd Annual

For National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, held every January, the Association of Certified Financial Crimes Specialists (ACFCS) is launching its second annual Anti-Human Trafficking Series, beginning on January 6, 2026.

This webinar series, scheduled to run every Tuesday throughout the month, will provide financial crimes prevention professionals with essential tools to combat human trafficking within financial institutions.

Virtual Workshop | February 12, 2026

SAR Writing Fundamentals Workshop: The Write Stuff

This 3.5-hour introductory workshop is designed to help new financial crime professionals develop a solid foundation in Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) writing.

Whether you're just entering a compliance role or transitioning into financial crime investigations, this hands-on session will guide you through the basics, from identifying key elements of a report to drafting straightforward narratives that meet regulatory expectations

COMING SOON!

Virtual Event | March 2026

Fincrime Skills Summit 2026


Virtual Event | August 2026

Fincrime Virtual Week 2026


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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