The completion and filing of Currency Transaction Reports, Suspicious Activity Reports and Designation of Exempt Persons Forms is very important. A credit union's front line employees are most affected by BSA compliance issues, particularly completing Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). Since there are severe monetary penalties for late and incomplete or inaccurate forms, it is vital that employees know what information is needed and how to complete the required BSA forms correctly. In this session, we'll discuss the most pertinent information required on the forms and the most common mistakes being made on CTRs and SARs.

During this webinar you will learn about the following topics:
CTRs

• Whose information goes where
• What information MUST be obtained
• What transactions are reportable

SARs

• What is suspicious activity
• Classifying activity correctly
• Writing adequate narratives

Designation of Exempt Persons

• What entities are automatically exempt
• What entities can be exempt
• What entities are prohibited from being exempt

Just like in face-to-face classes, CUNA Webinars allow you to see and hear a presentation, ask questions of the instructor, and refer to handouts. You need only a speakerphone and computer with Internet connection. With a computer projection screen, it's easy to provide this training to a whole roomful of staff! When you register for an event, the connection information will be e-mailed to you 24-48 hours before the event. If you are registering for an event the day it is being held, please call 800-356-9655, ext. 4249 or e-mail training@cuna.coop for assistance.

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This webinar was designed for credit union frontline and back office employees.

Affiliation with CUNA/League is required for attendance.

Kristen Tatlock, CUCE
Kristen is Vice President of COMPASS 4 CUs, LLC, a credit union service organization owned by Belvoir FCU, where Kristen serves as senior compliance officer. COMPASS specializes in providing compliance and regulatory assistance to credit unions of all sizes. Kristen began her career with COMPASS in February 2011. Prior to joining the COMPASS team, she was the compliance and regulatory affairs director for the Virginia Credit Union League for more than 20 years. Kristen was responsible for providing compliance assistance to credit unions through publications, training and direct contacts. She developed all of the compliance training programs used by league staff and served as the liaison to the league’s Regulatory Response Committee and Resolutions Committee.

Kristen is a CUNA certified Credit Union Compliance Expert (CUCE) and a certified Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist (BSACS). She has presented programs for CUNA’s national Regulatory Compliance Schools, as well as the Delaware, Georgia, Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia Leagues.

Cancellations received in writing (via fax 608-231-4327) before the end of business on July 4, 2012 are eligible for a refund of the amount paid minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellation requests received after July 4, 2012. Substitutions are accepted anytime prior to the start of the program at no additional cost. Simply fax event and contact information, listing the new participant and who they will be replacing. Cancellation fees do not apply for free or complimentary programs.