BSA Fundamentals
Are you ready to master the essentials of BSA compliance and gain practical tools to protect your institution? This one-day program provides the foundation for building and maintaining a strong, risk-based BSA/AML program — connecting the regulatory framework with real-world application
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Highlights
• History of Money Laundering and the Bank Secrecy Act
• The Role of Today’s BSA Officer and Team
• Maximizing BSA Tools and Resources
• Understanding FinCEN and the Shift to Joint Agency Oversight
• Common BSA/AML Violations and How to Minimize Risk
• Conducting Effective BSA/AML Risk Assessments (Beyond Appendix J)
• Customer Identification Program (CIP) Essentials
• Recognizing and Responding to Red Flags
• Customer Due Diligence and Beneficial Ownership
• Hot Topics and Emerging Trends in BSA/AML and Fraud Prevention
• Record Retention Requirements
• Building a Strong BSA/AML Compliance Program
– Internal Controls
– Independent Testing
– Training
– The BSA Compliance Officer Role
• Reporting and Recordkeeping: Best Practices and Common Challenges
– Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR)
– CTRExemptions
– Monetary Instrument Logs (MIL)
– Funds Transfers
– Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Compliance
• And much more…
This training is ideal for newly appointed BSA Officers, BSA team members, and compliance
professionals seeking a refresher on the fundamentals. It’s also beneficial for analysts and other staff involved in the bank’s compliance program who want to deepen their understanding of BSA/AML obligations.
First Registrant: $475
Additional Registrant: $400
All Non-Members: $875
Members Only Group Registration: $1,850
VIRTUAL OPTION: Registrants will receive instructions in advance to access the online class and download the materials. Registrants will also have access to the session recordings and materials for 90 days.
IMPORTANT: Registration is per person and the seminar is priced accordingly. All attendees must be registered to ensure access to the program, materials and content.
CANCELLATION:
Cancellation/substitution requests must be made in writing. Email requests to education@texasbankers.com. Full registration fees will be refunded if written notice is received no later than February 25, 2026. Substitutions are permitted without penalty.
Texas State Board of Public Accountancy: 7 CPE credit hours/day. There are no educational prerequisites.
Meet Our Speaker
Kristin Harvill
With a background as a banker, examiner, and consultant, Kristin brings a practical, real-world
perspective to compliance. She believes true compliance begins with understanding the intent and purpose behind each regulation — helping professionals connect the “why” to the “how” in their daily work.
Before joining PSI, Kristin led the compliance team for a $2.7 billion financial institution, overseeing BSA, Compliance Management Systems, Internal Audit, Technology Implementation, and Enterprise Risk Management