AUSTRAC Tranche 2 for Accountants: a simple AML/CTF + KYC guide (2026)
A plain-English, step-by-step guide to AUSTRAC Tranche 2 AML/CTF obligations for accounting firms, plus how to implement KYC fast.
Compliance, explained simply: Obligations, a Control Library, and a Firm Risk Register
A simple guide for Australian accounting firms preparing for AML/CTF Tranche 2. Learn how obligations, a control library and a firm risk register connect to make compliance operational and audit ready.
AUSTRAC's new accountant guidance and starter kit: free resources, heavy admin, and how to implement sanely
AUSTRAC has released a program starter kit and guidance for accountants under AML/CTF Tranche 2. Here is what it includes, why it is document heavy, and how to operationalise it without drowning in admin.
Suspicious activity indicators for accountants: a practical playbook for Tranche 2
A practical suspicious activity playbook for Australian accounting firms preparing for AML/CTF Tranche 2. Red flags by client, service, delivery channel and foreign jurisdiction, plus triage steps and documentation.
Policy versus procedure in AML/CTF, what firms actually need to document
A practical guide for accounting firms on what belongs in AML/CTF policy vs procedure, what AUSTRAC expects in a written program, and a minimum documentation pack you can implement.
Reliable and independent verification: documents vs electronic data under AUSTRAC KYC
A practical guide to AUSTRAC KYC verification using reliable and independent documents or electronic data, including the two source rule, DVS, and evidence tips.
KYC in Australia: What AUSTRAC Expects for Customer Identification and Verification
A practical, plain English guide to AUSTRAC KYC obligations: what to collect, what to verify, beneficial owners, PEP checks, and what "reliable and independent" evidence means.
Tranche 2 is not the hard part. Proving it is.
Most accounting firms will not fail AML CTF because they do not care. They will fail because they cannot show what they did, when they did it, who approved it, and how they keep it current.
Tranche 2 AML/CTF Readiness Toolkit for Accounting Firms
AUSTRAC-first readiness guide for accounting firms. Key dates, scope, obligations, official accountant starter kit links, and an operational workflow for Tranche 2 compliance by 1 July 2026.
AML CTF Program Template, Controls and Evidence Mapping for Accountants
Build an AML CTF program that is provable. Free program template, risk assessment workbook, controls and evidence map, registers, CDD templates, and record keeping checklist.
SMR Reporting and Escalation Playbook for Accounting Firms
A practical suspicious matter reporting workflow for accounting firms. Includes free SMR escalation playbook, manager submission checklist, internal suspicion referral form, and record keeping checklist.
What Happens If an Accounting Firm Does Not Comply with AML/CTF Obligations
From 1 July 2026, AML/CTF obligations apply to accountants providing designated services. Learn about the enforcement tools AUSTRAC can use, penalty frameworks, and how to frame compliance risk for your firm.
Tranche 2 AML/CTF Acronyms Guide for Accounting Firms
A practical glossary explaining the most common acronyms you will see in AUSTRAC guidance, vendor material, and AML/CTF program documents, and what each term means in practice for accounting firms.
AML/CTF Obligations for Accounting Firms: Tranche 2 Guidance
A comprehensive guide to understanding your AML/CTF obligations under Tranche 2, including key dates, implementation steps, and practical considerations for accounting firms.