acams certification brochure

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WHAT IS CAMS?

The CAMS certi cation examination

rigorously tests for aptitude and expertise

in anti-money laundering detection and

enforcement. Each person who passes

the examination becomes a Certi ed

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS),

a designation that identi es him or her

as an expert in the eld. This credential is

recognized by nancial institutions and

governments throughout the world.

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WHY IS CAMS IMPORTANT? Preparing for the CAMS examination strengthens your current knowledge and widens

your expertise, enabling you to better protect your organization. The decision to

pursue the credential is proof of your commitment to the profession. It keeps you

on top of new developments in the eld and shows regulators and examiners that

you and your employer are serious about combating money laundering.

CAMS AND YOUR CAREER The CAMS certi cation examination rigorously tests

for aptitude and expertise in anti-money launderingdetection and enforcement. Each person who passes

the examination becomes a Ce ti e Anti-Money

Laundering Specialist (CAMS) , a designation that

identi es him or her as an expert in the eld.

This credential is recognized by nancial institutions

and governments throughout the world.

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The CAMS credential:

Demonstrates to examiners that your department has

specialize , knowle ge in the AML el . CAMS is recognizedas the benchmark of AML certi cations by regulatory

agencies and throughout the nancial services industry.

Can help your company minimize risk.

Having a CAMS-certi ed team ensures that your people

share and maintain a common level of AML knowledge.

Studying for the examination also offers guidance in

designing and implementing tailored AML programs.

Is endorsed by the government.

Previous reports by the General Accounting Of ce supports

having federal employees earn the CAMS certi cation.

Upgrades your staffs skills.

The exam preparation and continuing education required to

maintain certi cation ensures your employees skills remain

sharp and their knowledge current.

Fortify Your AML Controls

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CAMS AND YOUR ORGANIZATION

Having a CAMS-certi ed team lends tremendous credibility

to your AML program, thereby enhancing your commitment

and diligence in the eyes of regulators.


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CAMS PREPARATION & SUPPORT The CAMS examination requires sound preparation. But, were with you

every step of the way. Our Ce ti cation P og am affords you everything

you need to properly prepare for and pass the examination. You get:

Classroom or online training.

Choose to attend a live preparation seminar

(at various locations across the globe) or access the

same guidance from the comfort of your of ce or

home with our state-of-the-art online training program.

Reference materials.

Online access to the CAMS Ce ti cation Stu y Gui e

in PDF and audio recording affords you:

A speci c study plan The exibility to study at your own pace A listing of key reference materials A critical assessment of your preparedness for the examination Important test-taking techniques

Convenient computer-based testing.

Take the examination when you want,

where you want and get results in seconds.

Choose from more than 400 testing centers

in 130 countries that are open six days a

week from 8 AM 6 PM. Take the

examination in English, Spanish, Turkish,

Chinese or Arabic .

ACAMS conducts full-day exam

prep seminars to help you

p epa e with con ence .

Led by instructors who are CAMS

certi ed and respected experts in

the AML eld, the prep seminars

cover core content and subject

areas of the exam in easy-to-

understand terminology. You will

receive sound instruction on:

Money laundering risks andmethods, such as Black Market

Peso Exchange, import and

export price manipulation, etc.

The FATF Recommendations,the Basel Committees report

on Customer Due Diligence

for Banks and Wolfsberg GroupPrinciples.

Important elements of anti-money laundering programs.

How to support and conduct amoney laundering investigation.

...and you will see

SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS!

CAMS EXAMINATIONPREPARATION

SEMINARS ON LOCATION

For the mos t

updated list of live

prep se minars,

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The interactive web-based course covers

all of the content of the live prep seminars.

However, with online training you can:

Pa ticipate at you leisu e.

Log in and listen to the course in sections

and go back and review as needed.

Log in om you o ce o home.

You dont need to worry about travel time

or travel-related expenses.

Review as often as needed.

Log in as many times as you need before

your exam to refresh and review.

Unlock You Ca ee Potential

CAMS EXAMINATION PREPARATION ONLINE TRAINING COURSE

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Join thousan s o Ce ti e

Anti-Money Laundering

Specialists across the globe in

the public and private sectors

from institutions such as:

Federal Bureau of InvestigationAgricultural Bank of ChinaAmerican ExpressBank of AmericaBarclays WealthBermuda Police ServiceBureau of Alcohol, Tobacco

Firearms and ExplosivesCapital One FinanceCayman Islands Monetary AuthoritCitigroupDepartment of Homeland Security

Immigration and CustomsEnforcement

Drug Enforcement AdministrationFederal Deposit Insurance

CorporationFederal Reserve BoardFinancial Crimes Enforcement

NetworkFinancial Services AuthorityFinancial Services Regulatory

Commission

Hong Kong PoliceHSBCInternal Revenue Service

Criminal InvestigationsJPMorgan ChaseNational Credit Union AdministratiOf ce of Foreign Assets ControlOf ce of the Comptroller

of the CurrencyOntario Provincial PolicePayPalQatar Financial Regulatory Authori

Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceTD AmeritradeThe Hartford Financial Services

Group, Inc.Toronto Police ServiceUS Postal Inspection ServiceWells FargoWestern UnionZurich Insurance Group

With ACAMS certi cation Ive received a raise and a

promotion, but most importantly, Ive obtained thecon dence of my clients, that they are being advised inanti-money laundering matters by an expert. They feelprotected and secure about the policies and proceduresthat are implemented in their enterprises.

PATrICIA TOrrES , CAMS, Toseiba Consultoria

REGARDING THE LIVE PREP SEMINARS:

Great use of real life/historic cases to emphasize points.

HAL rUTHErfOrd , Edward Jones

The CAMS certi cation is not just another star to a

generals rank; it is that one transnational credentialthat traverses all territorial jurisdictions. Amazingly,the possibilities are endless whether you are a careeremployee, or decide to be a consultant trotting theglobe.

CArOL TANJUTCO , CAMS, Director, AML Global Compliance Inc.

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STEP

Register online at go.ACAMS.org/Certi cation or by

contacting + 1 (305) 373-0020 or certi [email protected].

STEP

Download the Candidate Handbook and Application at

go.ACAMS.org/CandidateHandbok

STEP

Return to us the completed application form and

supporting documentation.

STEP

Prepare for the examination.

STEP

Schedule a time to take your examination online in one

of our computer-based testing centers worldwide.

STEP

Join an elite group of AML experts the world over.

ACAMS supports organizations looking to enroll

groups of 3 more by offering signi cantly reduced rates

on membership and certi cation packages.

For more information, call +1 (786) 871-3021.

GET STARTED DOWN THE PATH TO CErTIfICATION TODAY!

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