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Buying into AML risks in real estate

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According to the National Association of Realtors, there were more than 106,000 real estate brokerage firms in the United States. The institutions are the ones shouldering the costs of compliance, examinations, and fines. Including rental and leasing licensees, as of 2021, the industry comprises approximately 16.7% In 2017, over 5.51

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Easy Ways BSA Officers Can Get Their Required Training

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Ongoing training is at the very heart of a satisfactory Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program in financial institutions. These are usually less expensive, shorter, and involve less extensive travel than the larger national conferences. 21 in Houston, Texas Nov. between September and January.

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Valuation vs. calculation engagements: What’s the difference?

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The National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), too, has professional standards that describe differences between valuation and calculation engagements, but they are similar to those outlined by the AICPA. Blog Accountant' These standards, the AICPA’s Statement on Standards for Valuation Services No.

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