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The CAMS certification examination rigorously tests for aptitude and expertise in anti-money laundering detection and

WHAT IS

CAMS?

enforcement. Each person who passes the examination becomes a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), a designation that identifies him or her as an expert in the field. This credential is recognized by financial institutions and governments throughout the world.

Become an Authority in Anti-Money Laundering

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WHY IS

CAMS iMPORtaNT?

Preparing for the CAMS examination strengthens your current knowledge and widens your expertise, enabling you to better protect your organization. The decision to pursue the credential is proof of your commitment to the profession. It keeps you on top of new developments in the field and shows regulators and examiners that you and your employer are serious about combating money laundering.

CAMS aND YOUR CaREER

The CAMS certification examination rigorously tests for aptitude and expertise in anti-money laundering detection and enforcement. Each person who passes the examination becomes a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), a designation that identifies him or her as an expert in the field. This credential is recognized by financial institutions and governments throughout the world.

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Having a CAMS-certified team lends tremendous credibility to your AML program, thereby enhancing your commitment and diligence in the eyes of regulators.

The CAMS credential:

Demonstrates to examiners that your department has specialized, knowledge in the AML field. CAMS is recognized as the benchmark of AML certifications by regulatory

CAMS aND YOUR ORGaNiZatiON

agencies and throughout the financial services industry.

Can help your company minimize risk.

Having a CAMS-certified team ensures that your people share and maintain a common level of AML knowledge. Studying for the examination also offers guidance in designing and implementing tailored AML programs.

Is endorsed by the government.

Previous reports by the General Accounting Office supports having federal employees earn the CAMS certification.

Upgrades your staffs skills.

The exam preparation and continuing education required to maintain certification ensures your employees skills remain sharp and their knowledge current.

Fortify Your AML Controls

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CAMS PREPARATION & SUPPORT

The CAMS examination requires sound preparation. But, were with you every step of the way. Our Certification Program affords you everything you need to properly prepare for and pass the examination. You get:

CAMS EXaMiNatiON
PREPaRatiON SEMiNaRs ON LOCatiON
ACAMS conducts full-day exam prep seminars to help you prepare with confidence. Led by instructors who are CAMS certified and respected experts in the AML field, the prep seminars cover core content and subject areas of the exam in easy-tounderstand terminology. You will receive sound instruction on:

Classroom or online training.

Choose to attend a live preparation seminar (at various locations across the globe) or access the same guidance from the comfort of your office or home with our state-of-the-art online training program.

Reference materials.
Online access to the CAMS Certification Study Guide in PDF and audio recording affords you:

A specific study plan The flexibility to study at your own pace A listing of key reference materials A critical assessment of your preparedness for the examination Important test-taking techniques

Money laundering risks and

methods, such as Black Market Peso Exchange, import and export price manipulation, etc.

The FATF Recommendations,

the Basel Committees report on Customer Due Diligence for Banks and Wolfsberg Group Principles.

Convenient computer-based testing.

Take the examination when you want, where you want and get results in seconds. Choose from more than 400 testing centers in 130 countries that are open six days a week from 8 AM 6 PM. Take the examination in English, Spanish, Turkish, Chinese or Arabic.

Important elements of anti-

money laundering programs.

How to support and conduct a

money laundering investigation. ...and you will see SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS!

For the most updated list of live prep seminars, v isit go.acams.org/ CertificationPrepLive

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CAMS EXAMINATION PREPARATION ONLiNE TRaiNiNG COURsE

The interactive web-based course covers all of the content of the live prep seminars. However, with online training you can:

Participate at your leisure.

Log in and listen to the course in sections and go back and review as needed.

Log in from your office or home.

You dont need to worry about travel time or travel-related expenses.

Review as often as needed.

Log in as many times as you need before your exam to refresh and review.

Unlock Your Career Potential

Join thousands of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists across the globe in the public and private sectors from institutions such as: Federal Bureau of Investigation Agricultural Bank of China American Express Bank of America Barclays Wealth Bermuda Police Service Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives Capital One Finance Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Citigroup Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Drug Enforcement Administration Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Federal Reserve Board Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Financial Services Authority Financial Services Regulatory Commission Hong Kong Police HSBC Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations JPMorgan Chase National Credit Union Administration Office of Foreign Assets Control Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Ontario Provincial Police PayPal Qatar Financial Regulatory Authority Royal Canadian Mounted Police TD Ameritrade The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Toronto Police Service US Postal Inspection Service Wells Fargo Western Union Zurich Insurance Group

With ACAMS certification Ive received a raise and a promotion, but most importantly, Ive obtained the confidence of my clients, that they are being advised in anti-money laundering matters by an expert. They feel protected and secure about the policies and procedures that are implemented in their enterprises.

Patricia Torres , CAMS, Toseiba Consultoria

The CAMS certification is not just another star to a generals rank; it is that one transnational credential that traverses all territorial jurisdictions. Amazingly, the possibilities are endless whether you are a career employee, or decide to be a consultant trotting the globe.
Carol Tanjutco , CAMS, Director, AML Global Compliance Inc.

REGaRDiNG thE LiVE PREP sEMiNaRs:

Great use of real life/historic cases to emphasize points.
Hal Rutherford , Edward Jones

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GET STARTED DOWN THE PATH TO

CERTIFICATION TODAY!
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STEP

Register online at go.ACAMS.org/Certification or by contacting + 1 (305) 373-0020 or certification@acams.org.

STEP

Download the Candidate Handbook and Application at go.ACAMS.org/CandidateHandbok

STEP

Return to us the completed application form and supporting documentation.

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Prepare for the examination.

STEP

Schedule a time to take your examination online in one of our computer-based testing centers worldwide.

STEP

Join an elite group of AML experts the world over.

ACAMS supports organizations looking to enroll groups of 3 more by offering significantly reduced rates on membership and certification packages. For more information, call +1 (786) 871-3021.

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