Money Laundering in 2026
Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Instructor: Robert K Minniti
| Begin Time: |
11:00am Pacific Time 12:00pm Mountain Time 1:00pm Central Time 2:00pm Eastern Time |
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs |
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This online course provides a comprehensive and practical overview of modern money‑laundering schemes, emerging risks, and the tools professionals need to detect and prevent illicit financial activity. As financial crimes continue to evolve, organizations must strengthen their anti‑money‑laundering (AML) capabilities to comply with legal requirements and protect against reputational, operational, and financial harm.
In this course, participants will explore real‑world case studies illustrating how money‑laundering schemes are structured, concealed, and ultimately uncovered. You will learn key methodologies used by criminals, the legal and regulatory framework governing AML compliance, and approaches for designing and implementing strong internal controls. The course also highlights new and emerging technologies used by money launderers—including digital assets, online platforms, and anonymizing tools—and provides practical strategies to help organizations stay one step ahead.
Who Should Attend
CPAs, CFEs, CFFs, MAFFs, CGMAs, CMAs, CIAs, CFOs, CEOs, business owners, business managers, internal auditors, external auditors, corporate accountants, government accountants and risk management personnel. This course is ideal for professionals responsible for detecting, preventing, or responding to financial crime risks
Topics Covered
- Money‑laundering methodologies and red‑flag indicators
- Case studies of real money‑laundering schemes and how they were detected
- How fraudsters structure, layer, and integrate illicit funds
- Developing internal controls and mitigation strategies for AML compliance
- Legal and regulatory considerations affecting AML responsibilities
- New and emerging technologies used to facilitate money laundering
Learning Objectives
- Identify common methods and typologies used to launder money
- Explain major anti‑money‑laundering laws and regulatory requirements
- Apply methodologies for detecting suspicious activity and indicators of money laundering
- Design internal controls to prevent, identify, and respond to money‑laundering risks
- Recognize emerging technologies and digital tools used by money launderers
Level
Update
Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (1 hour), Auditing (1 hour)
Program Prerequisites
Basic Understanding of money laundering
Advance Preparation
None