Bank Secrecy Act Compliance for BSA Officers

RELEASE DATE: JULY 27, 2026
ESTIMATED DURATION: 75 MINUTES

Staying current in today’s evolving BSA/AML environment is essential for effective compliance. As noted in the FFIEC BSA/AML Examination Manual, “The BSA compliance officer and BSA compliance staff should receive periodic training that is relevant and appropriate to remain informed of changes to regulatory requirements and changes to the bank’s risk profile.” This training is specifically designed to meet that expectation.

This course provides BSA professionals with timely updates and practical insights into key regulatory and compliance developments. Participants will review the latest changes impacting BSA programs, including the current status of the Corporate Transparency Act and recent updates to beneficial ownership certification requirements. The session will also examine recent enforcement actions revisit core BSA reporting obligations with a focused refresher on Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs), including practical considerations for accurate and effective filing.

Designed for BSA officers and compliance staff, this session will help ensure your program remains current, effective, and aligned with regulatory expectations.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Heather Line is the Director of Compliance Support for the three-state alliance of leagues serving credit unions in California, Nevada and Utah. In this role, she helps credit unions of all sizes navigate today’s complex regulatory environment by providing practical guidance, training and in-depth regulatory analysis. Heather brings more than 30 years of financial institution compliance experience, spanning both credit unions and banks. Over the past 16 years working with credit union leagues, she has built a reputation as a trusted advisor, dynamic trainer and a (slightly unusual) living dictionary of everything compliance. She holds the BSACS and CUCE designations from America’s Credit Unions, along with a B.A. in English – a degree she has found surprisingly valuable throughout her financial services career.

LEARNING METHOD This is an on-demand e-learning program requiring learners to interact and actively engage throughout the training.  

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