The accountant’s guide to meeting AML/CTF expectations

From 1 July, accountants will become reporting entities under the AML/CTF Act for the first time. That means new obligations, tighter expectations, and a level of scrutiny that extends far beyond identity checks and document collection.

In short, accountants are now frontline gatekeepers against financial crime.

So how do firms keep up? The answer isn’t more paperwork — it’s smarter systems. Modern AML/CTF compliance demands accuracy, speed, consistency, and crystal-clear audit trails. Manual processes can’t deliver that. But digital onboarding, automated verification, and unified KYC/KYB platforms can.

In Accountants Daily’s free AML Guide, you’ll learn about:

• Building a strong AML framework - Equifax
• Building compliance-ready teams - GRC Talent
• Digital onboarding and verification - LAB Group
• Practical AML solutions from accountants and firms - Personr
• Streamlining AML compliance - easyAML

This guide is your roadmap to turning compliance from a manual burden into a strategic advantage. Because the firms that thrive under Tranche 2 aren’t the ones hiring the biggest compliance teams — they’re the ones building capability early and embedding smart tech into everyday practice. Get ahead of the reforms. Strengthen your systems. Protect your clients and your firm. Download the free AML Guide now.