Don’t Get Caught Out- AML-CTF Reforms Every Accountant and Adviser Must Know

  • Presentations, Technical Resource
  • Regulators

National Conference 2025

As of March 2026, sweeping reforms will bring thousands of accountants under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime for the first time. Common services such as setting up trusts, including SMSFs, handling client payments, and facilitating debt or asset financing will soon be regulated, requiring accountants to register with AUSTRAC and comply with new obligations.
 
This session is critical for accountants, who will need to develop and implement comprehensive AML/CTF programs, including customer due diligence and risk management protocols. But advisers shouldn’t overlook their responsibilities—while some may be exempt from full compliance, the expanded services introduce grey areas that can still impact their obligations.
 
Join this session to understand the practical steps your business must take to prepare, ensure compliance, and avoid significant penalties. These changes are just around the corner, and being unprepared could have serious consequences for your practice and your clients.

The contents of this resource are taken to be correct at the time of publication.

Disclaimer: Technical Papers contain general advice only and are prepared without taking into account particular objectives, financial circumstances and needs. The information provided is not a substitute for legal, tax and financial product advice. Before making any decision based on this information, you should assess its relevance to the individual circumstances of your client. While the SMSF Association believes that the information provided is accurate, no warranty is given as to its accuracy and persons who rely on this information do so at their own risk. The information provided in this bulletin is not considered financial product advice for the purposes of the Corporations Act 2001. © SMSF Association