Anti Money Laundering Readiness for Bookkeepers

LUNCH & LEARN:

AML Readiness for Bookeepers:

What You Actually Need To Know Before 1 July 2026

In 60 minutes, you'll know exactly whether AML/CTF applies to your bookkeeping practice, what AUSTRAC expects, and what your next step is so you can stop guessing and start doing.

SOUND FAMILIAR?

You've Heard About Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing But You're Still Not Sure What It Means For You

You've seen the emails and articles about AML reform, but you honestly don't know if you're caught by it.
You're not sure which of your services (if any) trigger the obligation — and you don't want to register unnecessarily.
The AUSTRAC website feels like it was written for big banks, not a small bookkeeping practice.
You're already flat out and the last thing you need is another compliance rabbit hole with no clear endpoint.
You're worried about the 1 July deadline but don't know what "being ready" actually looks like.
You don't want to get it wrong but you also can't afford to pay for advice you're not sure that you need.

If any of that hit close to home then this Lunch & Learn is for you.

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WHY THIS WORKSHOP MATTERS

Here's The Thing Most Bookkeepers Don't Realise...

The Tranche 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing reforms bring bookkeepers, accountants, and BAS agents into AUSTRAC's regulatory framework for the first time. From 1 July 2026, if you provide certain "designated services," you have real legal obligations, including enrollment, a written AML program, and customer due diligence.

But here's the problem: the AUSTRAC guidance is written for compliance professionals, not small practices. And with a deadline this close, "I'll figure it out later" is a genuine risk to your business.

In this one-hour session, Kelly Berger cuts through the noise and gives you a plain-language breakdown of exactly what applies to bookkeepers — so you can walk away knowing your situation, your obligations (if any), and your next step. All based directly on AUSTRAC's published materials.

This isn't legal or financial advice - just breaking down what AUSTRAC has published into plain English so you can understand what's happening.

Here is what you'll learn in this Lunch & Learn:

Do You Actually Need to Register?

Walk through AUSTRAC's "designated services" framework and determine whether your specific services are caught by the reforms.

What The 5 Key Obligations Are

A plain-language overview of enrolment, risk assessment, your AML program, customer due diligence, and reporting sized for small practices.

The Critical Dates & What They Mean

1 July 2026 and 29 July 2026

What triggers each, what happens if you miss them, and how to stay on the right side of AUSTRAC.

Get the recording, watch it and see if you need to start planning to implement AML policies in your business...

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is perfect if...

✅ You're a bookkeeper, BAS agent, or small accountancy practice.
✅ You've heard about AML/CTF but aren't sure if it applies to you.
✅ You want clarity on the 1 July 2026 deadline without wading through AUSTRAC's website.
✅ You're a sole trader (you can hold all three governance roles, we'll explain).

✅ You want to understand what "compliance" actually looks like for a small practice.

✅ You want to know what the next step is if you ARE regulated.

This workshop is NOT for you if...

❌ You're looking for legal advice or a compliance sign-off.
❌ You want someone to tell you definitively whether you're regulated (only AUSTRAC'S determination tool can do that).
❌ You're already fully across AML/CTF and have your program in place.

WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

Join Us and Leave With Real Clarity

A clear understanding of whether AML/CTF applies to your specific practice and services.
Confidence knowing whether your services trigger the obligation — no more guessing, no more Googling at midnight.
A plain-language breakdown of the 5 key obligations sized for small practices — not big banks, not compliance firms. You.
Knowledge of AUSTRAC's starter kit and how to use it to get your program in place.

Yes, all of this in your lunch break.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I can't attend live?

No problem! You'll get access to the recording via email. The live session just allows you to ask questions and get real-time answers, so we recommend attending if possible.

How long is the workshop?

The full workshop is 60 minutes of practical, actionable content. It can sometimes go a bit longer if there are a lot of questions, but not much longer.

I'm not sure if I'm even regulated, is this still worth attending?

Absolutely, that's exactly who this session is designed for. We walk through AUSTRAC's determination framework to help you understand whether your services trigger the obligation. You'll leave knowing your situation clearly, one way or the other.

Will you help me implement these changes, or just plan them?

This workshop focuses on determining whether your business needs to implement AML policies. If you discover that you need to, and you want implementation support, Kelly is running live implementation workshops in the coming months.

Do I need to prepare anything before the workshop?

Just bring yourself, lunch, coffee (or wine, no judgment), and honesty about your business reality.

I'm a sole trader, does AML/CTF even apply?

Both! This workshop works for solo operators and small practice owners (up to 10-15 staff). The assessment and planning process scales to your business size.

What's the difference between this and the Live Implementation Workshop?

This Lunch & Learn provides you with information on whether you're regulated, your obligations, and what the starter kit contains. The Live Implementation Workshop is a hands-on session where you actually complete and customise the templates, leaving with a program that's ready for senior manager sign-off. The Implementation Workshop is the next step for those who ARE regulated and want to get it done properly.

Will Kelly tell me definitively whether my practice is regulated?

No, and that's intentional. Only AUSTRAC's official determination tool can confirm whether your specific services trigger the obligation. Kelly will walk you through how to use that tool and what the answers mean, but the determination is yours to make using AUSTRAC's resources. This session is educational, not legal or compliance advice.

I'm a Pro Membership member, where do I find the code so it's free for me?

Log in to your membership, under the Lunch & Learn module, the latest one will be at the top of the dropdown box. Click that, and you'll see your coupon code listed there for use on the shopping cart page, which will give you free access. And don't forget, you have access to all the recordings from previous Lunch & Learns in the same area!

What's Kelly's teaching style like?

Honest, practical, and sometimes funnier than you'd expect from a bookkeeping workshop. Kelly doesn't do corporate speak or motivation-poster nonsense. She tells you the truth—what worked, what didn't, and what she wishes someone had told her before she started. Expect coffee references, real stories, and genuine guidance.

Ready to Finally

Get Clarity on AML/CTF?

Stop guessing. Watch the recording and leave knowing exactly where you stand, what you need to do, and what your next step is.

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