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AML/CTF & Insolvency: What every practitioner needs to know
Date: 9th September
Time: 2pm – 3pm AEST
AML/CTF & Insolvency: What every practitioner needs to know Register Now Event Description Australia’s AML/CTF reforms are now in effect, bringing new obligations for many insolvency practitioners. If you’re unsure how the legislation applies to your practice, what services

The hours you save on due diligence are the hours you spend on advisory
Australian accounting firms are being told, correctly, that the future of the profession sits in advisory work: forecasting, strategic guidance,

The hours you save on due diligence are the hours you spend on advisory
Australian accounting firms are being told, correctly, that the future of the profession sits in advisory work: forecasting, strategic guidance,

What does efficient client onboarding look like for accounting firms in 2026?
Manual client onboarding carries a cost that most firms have never fully quantified. When identity checks, corporate searches and file

Insolvency practitioners are now in scope for AML/CTF. Here’s what that means for you
Insolvency practitioners occupy an unusual position in Australia’s financial ecosystem. They are appointed precisely because something has gone wrong, because

Tranche 2 AML/CTF compliance for accountants: What you need to know and how to prepare
From 1 July 2026, accountants providing certain designated services will come under Australia’s expanded anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF)

What are PEPs, sanctions and adverse media checks in AML compliance?
What are PEP checks? PEP stands for Politically Exposed Person. These are individuals who hold prominent public positions and may

What is Verification of Identity (VOI) and why do accountants need it?
What is Verification of Identity? Verification of Identity (VOI) is the process of confirming that a client is who they