Compliance officer4 CPD points

AML/CTF Compliance Officer Fundamentals

Governance, program oversight and regulatory interaction for the compliance officer a reporting entity must appoint.

2 modules · 7 lessons · 68 min

$349

12 months full access · incl. GST

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CPD-aligned assessment

General information only, current as at 13 August 2026. Not legal, financial or regulatory advice — laws and AUSTRAC guidance change. Use at your own discretion. See our content disclaimer.

About this course

For the management-level person a reporting entity must appoint as its AML/CTF compliance officer. Covers governance obligations, maintaining the program and risk assessment, reporting to senior management, SMR/TTR obligations, and preparing for independent evaluation. CPD-aligned with an assessment and certificate.

Curriculum

The compliance officer role

Appointment, independence and authorityPreview9 min
Owning the AML/CTF program12 min
Maintaining the risk assessment11 min

Oversight & reporting

SMRs, TTRs and record-keeping12 min
Reporting to senior management8 min
Preparing for independent evaluation10 min
Assessment6 min

Important — content disclaimer

This training and its materials (including videos, slides and handouts) reflect our understanding of the AML/CTF regime and AUSTRAC guidance current as at 13 August 2026. Laws, regulations and regulator guidance change over time, and this content may not reflect later developments.

The content is general information only. It is not legal, financial, tax or regulatory advice and must not be relied upon as such. You are responsible for confirming your current obligations against AUSTRAC guidance and, where appropriate, obtaining advice from a qualified professional about your specific circumstances.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Kestrel Assurance accepts no liability for any act or omission made in reliance on this content. It is provided for educational purposes and used at your own discretion.