Efficient BSA Exam Preparation: Current Issues & Lessons Learned

IT & Cybersecurity Compliance Senior Management & Directors Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)Managers & Supervisors Fraud

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StreamedAug 25, 2026Duration90 minutes

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The best BSA exams are won before examiners arrive.

This webinar will help seasoned BSA officers prepare for their next exam by addressing current regulatory risks, examiner focus areas, and practical lessons for strengthening high-risk BSA program controls.

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS

How to use recent BSA actions to review and update your internal controls, policy, and procedures
Preparing for examiner questions surrounding your institution’s high-risk activities and accountholders
The impact of pending BSA regulation and changes

BONUS MATERIALS

BSA exam/audit finding tracking log
“SARs Not Filed” log
FinCEN Proposal fact sheet for board and staff training

WEBINAR DETAILS

In this session designed for seasoned BSA Officers, we will discuss current and pending BSA regulatory issues of highest risk and areas most frequently cited by examiners. Topics will include beneficial ownership, risk rating accountholders, and SAR reporting guidance from FinCEN. In addition, we will address CDD for privately owned ATMs, effective monitoring practices for wire transfers, establishing a risk-based cannabis banking program, responding to current cryptocurrency scams, and human trafficking guidance. We will also discuss current BSA legislation, including FinCEN’s recent proposal, and what you need to incorporate into your program to be prepared for your next exam.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

BSA Officers
BSA department personnel

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

Employee training log
Interactive quiz
PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits

NOTE: All materials are subject to copyright. Transmission, retransmission, or republishing of any webinar to other institutions or those not employed by your institution is prohibited. Print materials may be copied for eligible participants only.