Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Dates and location
Pricing
Hours
Description
This seminar provides public accounting firms in Canada with practical guidance on designing a compliant AML program and conducting risk assessments. Participants will learn core program elements, risk assessment fundamentals, and how to identify and assess AML risks within their client base and service offerings.
Canadian public accounting firms are now subject to AML obligations under the PCMLTFA. CPAs must understand how to design a compliant AML program and perform risk assessments to ensure their practice meets regulatory expectations and mitigates exposure to financial crime risks.
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand AML program requirements for Canadian public accounting firms.
- Learn the essential components of a compliant AML program.
- Apply a structured approach to conducting AML risk assessments.
- Identify key risk indicators, red flags, and monitoring considerations.
- Outline preliminary risk models tailored to firm size and services.
Who Will Benefit
Partners, managers, compliance officers, and team members in Canadian public accounting firms responsible for AML compliance, program development, or risk assessment. Ideal for those with foundational or intermediate AML knowledge.
How to Access the Course
This course is a live webinar. You must attend the live course to receive verifiable CPD hours. We recommend you join five minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. To get the full experience of this interactive course, use a computer that has video and microphone capabilities.
If available, course materials can be accessed 2 business days prior to the course and should be downloaded in advance.
Registration, cancellation, withdrawal and all other CPA Ontario PD policies can be found here.
Speaker(s)
Wei Yang, MBA, FRM, is a transformation leader with extensive experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) strategy, regulatory compliance, and technology-enabled modernization. She has led AML advisory initiatives across financial services and public accounting, including program design, risk assessments, beneficial ownership reviews, and operational process improvements. Wei currently serves as Director at Scotiabank, driving global transformation for the Wealth Management division. She holds a Finance degree from the University of Toronto, an MBA from Rotman, and is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM).