This workshop provides a focused, practical introduction to auditing Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) obligations within the Australian regulatory environment. Participants are guided through the key elements of an AML/CTF compliance program, common control gaps, and effective approaches to assessing program design and operational effectiveness. The session combines regulatory context, case examples, red-flag identification, and hands-on techniques for forming and communicating audit findings. The content is tailored for internal auditors, compliance professionals, and risk practitioners seeking to strengthen their capability in reviewing AML/CTF frameworks.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolving regulatory landscape of AML/CTF obligations in Australia
- Identify the structure and essential components of an AML/CTF compliance program that need review.
- Apply practical techniques to identify red flags and control weaknesses.
- Develop and present clear, actionable audit findings and recommendations.
Target Audience: Internal auditors, AML/CTF compliance professionals, independent practitioners, AML/CTF program reviewers at financial institutions (including banks) and audit firms
CPE Points: 4
Venue Sponsor: TAL, 363, George Street, Sydney (in-person event only)
Cost: $440 for members, $540 for non-members
Presenter: Dr. Giridhar Kannan Ph.D., PMIIA, Founder and Director, AML SureCheck ®
Giridhar Kannan (Giri) is the founder and director of AML SureCheck ®, an Australian business on a mission to help businesses check adherence to AML/ CTF program compliance through independent reviews. Giri is an expert in anti-financial crime, sanctions, fraud, and the controls and technology used to mitigate these risks. His extensive and practical experience was gained from his previous role as a financial crime internal auditor with Westpac Group and as a first-line regulator.
Giri is a Professional Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors - Australia (IIA-A) and holds the privilege of being the first author to publish a White Paper on AML/CTF Audit and also, the first to conduct training on Auditing AML/CTF Programs: A Masterclass for internal auditors and assurance professionals.
He is a member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), USA and holds the Advanced ACAMS – AUDIT certification. Giri holds a Ph.D. in management and is a sessional faculty at the University of Sydney Business School, where he tutors International Financial Crime as a subject to postgraduate students. Giri is also a member of the Australian Compliance Institute and lead speaker in various industry forums domestically and internationally.
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