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Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This 3-hour workshop will provide participants with an overview of Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework. Attendees will learn about key legislation, and how to recognize potential risks and suspicious activities. Through real-world examples, participants will gain useful insights and strategies to implement AML practices effectively.
Note: This seminar was previously titled "Anti-Money Laundering: Key Insights & Practical Strategies."
Key Takeaways
During this course, participants will:
- Understand AML Regulations: Identify and describe key Canadian AML laws, such as PCMLTFA and FINTRAC.
- Analyze Risks and Red Flags: Examine and assess potential money laundering risks and recognize suspicious activities.
- Apply Case Analysis: Apply knowledge of AML regulations to analyze real-life case studies and identify suspicious patterns in practice.
Who Will Benefit
This program is for CPAs in Canada, particularly those working in accounting, auditing, financial services, or consulting roles, who are involved in AML compliance, risk management, or due diligence activities.
Disclaimer
The views expressed in the course are non-authoritative and have not been formally endorsed by CPA Ontario and do not reflect the views of CPA Ontario. The information included in the course if for general information purposes only.
CPA Ontario, the presenters and the authors do not accept any responsibility or liability that might occur directly or indirectly as a consequence of the use or application of or reliance on this material.
How to Access the Course
This course is delivered as a live webinar. To receive verifiable CPD hours, you must attend the session live. We recommend joining at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. For the best interactive experience, please use a computer equipped with a camera and microphone.
A reminder email with the Zoom link and course details will be sent two business days before the session. If you do not receive it, please check your spam or junk folder.
The same information, including any available materials, will also be posted in advance on our Blackboard LMS.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Wei Yang, MBA, FRM is a seasoned and results-driven leader in business-technology transformation, specializing in consulting, modernization, and change management. With expertise spanning product development, strategic management, and program governance, she has a deep focus on the financial services sector, including capital markets, treasury, and wealth management. Currently serving as a Director at Scotiabank, Wei plays a key leadership role in shaping the global wealth management product strategy. In her previous positions, she led global capital markets engineering and consulting teams, driving large-scale business platform modernization initiatives. Wei holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, specializing in Consulting, Strategy, and Change Management. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Toronto and is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM).