Swedish ACAMS member Receives Elite Anti-Money Laundering Advanced Certification Designation

Karl-Johan Karlsson recently earned the Certified Advanced AML Audit Specialist credential from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, September 16, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Karl-Johan Karlsson recently earned the Certified Advanced AML Audit Specialist (CAMS-Audit) credential from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

The CAMS-Audit designation is an advanced-level certification and is the first of its kind in the AML and financial crime prevention community. CAMS-Audit equips mid-level and senior management professionals with the essential knowledge that reinforces internal controls and enhances one’s ability to meet regulatory expectations.

In order to become CAMS-Audit certified, candidates must first become a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). Once accepted into the program, students study, research, and attend pre-class webinars; participate in a three-day live program consisting of lecture, discussion, and group exercises; and finally author a white paper on an approved topic related to the advanced certification.

“Becoming CAMS-Audit certified is a major accomplishment and I applaud the commitment and hard work from the graduates,” says John J. Byrne, CAMS, Executive Vice President at ACAMS. Byrne adds, “Those who receive an advanced certification equip themselves with additional expertise and become an invaluable asset to their institution, firm or agency”

CAMS-Audit was developed by ACAMS, with contribution from AML and financial crime prevention subject matter experts. For more information on CAMS-Audit, prospective candidates may visit www.acams.org.

About the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists® (ACAMS®)
ACAMS is the largest international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of AML and financial crime professionals from a wide range of industries with extensive resources designed to develop and sharpen the skills required for superior job performance and career advancement. Its CAMS certification is the most widely recognized AML certification among compliance professionals worldwide. Visit www.acams.org for more information.


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