"I learned whole lot more about BSA and what I can expect as a compliance officer. I also have a fresh perspective on risk management techniques and documentation methods/procedures to help our credit union keep abreast of current trends in compliance/regulation. In turn, this helps us better serve our members and ensure financial soundness of our credit union."

"As a relatively new compliance officer it gave me a great overview for tackling the BSA and compliance aspect of my job."

"As a new BSA compliance officer, I came away with a wealth of materials, information, and contacts that will assist me in managing a solid compliance program at my credit union. This session was invaluable for both me personally and my organization. Thank you!" ~ Ellen E. Yacovone, Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union (2006)

"I think I have a much more thorough understanding of the BSA, Patriot Act, OFAC, and FinCEN, and how they all are separate regulations, but are all tied together."

"It was comforting to be able to confirm the things that I did know about BSA Compliance with the professionals from NCUA and OFAC. I learned things from the pros that I didn't know and will be able to implement them into my BSA Compliance procedures before my next examination which is also comforting."

"I'm conducting the annual BSA compliance audit right now. I have two pages of "things to check on when I get back." The conference gave me confidence that I have the skills to conduct a successful audit and will not overlook any recent developments."

"Before the class I really did not understand the BSA compliance issues and what they really meant to the credit union, but now I understand the importance of staying in compliance and the issues that affect our credit union."

"The program touched on all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering. I was refreshed on what I already knew and took with me new ideas and information that I hadn't been exposed to before. It was well worth the trip."

"Overall the program was a very good update on the revisions to the BSA and Anti-Money Laundering regulations. I was assisted in identifying various deficiencies in our current program."

"This program brought many of the issues that I have seen and heard about in BSA and OFAC in recent months into a concise format that showed multiple agency perspectives and allowed me to understand it at a deeper level." ~ Donya Parrish, Montana Credit Union Network (2006)

"This program helped me understand the principle and importance of member due diligence and know-your-member. It will greatly enable me to prepare a better BSA risk assessment and emphasize to my credit union the importance of closer monitoring and knowing our members by asking more specific questions and following up regularly."

"Although I am not directly involved in enforcing my credit union's BSA program, I did appreciate that everyone is involved in ensuring the BSA/AML program works. What I learned can be applied in my day to day job responsibilities as BSA coordinator."

"Compliance staff have their hands full when it comes to implementing BSA in their respective credit unions. Attending training opportunities such as this one is a must when it comes to attempting to merge compliance requirements while still meeting member needs in a service friendly environment. The two just don't go well together sometimes."