The Anti-Money Laundering Association
AML/BSA Compliance Certification Program
Level I
Audience: AML/BSA Compliance Professionals, Auditors, BSA Assistants, Consultants, Analysts, others involved in BSA/AML
Level I: Basic to Intermediate
Course Instructor: Mary Meile, CAMS
Content: The certification program focuses on the "Day and Life of a BSA/AML Compliance Officer ". You will learn the regulatory requirements and also obtain best practices that will equip you with the knowledge needed to implement and run a successful BSA/AML compliance program. Download the complete course outline below. Scroll to bottom of page.
Duration: Self Study Course. Must complete entire program and test within 90 days.
Registration: Please download and complete the registration form and send to mary@theamla.com check payable to The Anti-Money Laundering Association, PO Box 577, Winter Park, FL 32790 or you may purchase with a credit card at our product store on-line at http://www.theamla.com/onlineShopping.aspx
Cost: Includes shipping of the manual. You will receive a detailed training manual with samples that you may use and implement, 2 review sections to prepare for the final test, final test, and the professional designation certificate.
For those that prefer digital instead of the manual you may purchase a CD-ROM at a cost of $15.00.
AMLA Members: $550.00 per person. Each additional participant: $300.00
Non-AMLA Members: $800.00 per person and each additional non-AMLA Member participant: $550.00
Exam: A passing score of 80% will be required to obtain the professional designation certification. The test will be provided upon request to
mary@theamla.com on the day you plan to take the test. There are a total of 50 questions (multiple choice and true/false)
and a one page essay is also required on a SAR case study. You will have one day to take the test and return to our office
the same day that it is distributed to you. It must be returned the same day initiated to be valid. Each participant will be allowed to re-test for a minimum cost of $50.00.
Professional Designation Requirements: To use the professional designation of CBO-Level I (Certified Bank Secrecy Act Officer) you must be an active member of the AMLA; otherwise, you may sit for educational purposes and training hours. You may use the designation in your title, on business cards, and other correspondence.
In addition, you will need to maintain and submit 12 credit hours of training per year from any recognized organization of your choice. Note: If you attend 6 of the AMLA events you will meet the 12 hour requirements.
Contact Information: You may request the material by sending an e-mail to mary@theamla.com or call 407-691-0100.
Mary Meile, CAMS
Ms. Meile is the President and Founder of the Anti-Money Laundering Association (AMLA) and speaks as a subject matter expert on BSA/AML emerging issues. Ms. Meile offers over 20 years of experience as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist for financial institutions. She has served in the capacity of Compliance Officer, BSA/AML Compliance Officer, and Internal Audit Manager for institutions regulated by the State of Florida, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of Comptroller of Currency, and the Office of Thrift Supervision. Mary has a successful history of improving compliance programs and posture ratings for financial institutions.