As regulatory expectations rise and compliance pressures mount, accounting firms are under growing pressure to formalise and strengthen client onboarding practices. The time to act is now - or risk being left behind when AML/CTF Tranche 2 takes effect in 2026.
That’s why Ignition is bringing together industry leaders from CA ANZ, CPA Australia and IPA to unpack what these changes mean for your firm, and how you can take proactive steps today to safeguard your business.
What you'll learn:
AML Tranche 2: What the reforms mean and why action is needed now.
Due diligence essentials: How to assess and manage client risk effectively.
Protective engagements: Reduce disputes, scope creep, and fee risk.
Consistent onboarding: Align with APES standards and AML/CTF rules.
Streamlined compliance: Automate onboarding, engagements, and payments with Ignition.
Speakers
Rebecca Mihalic
Head of Accounting (APAC) at Ignition and Director | businessDEPOT
Rebecca Mihalic is a Fellow of the Chartered Accountants Australian and New Zealand and an Australian Registered Tax Agent. She has been working in public practice since 2003. Rebecca was a co-founder of Aptus Accounting & Advisory which was named the 2018 Innovator of the Year at the Australian Accounting Awards and is now a director of businessDEPOT, the 2022 Multiservice Firm of the Year. Rebecca has earned a reputation for her leadership, passion and commitment to the accounting industry and recently won 'Thought Leader of the Year' in the prestigious 2021 Australian Accounting Awards
Belinda Zohrab-McConnel
Regulation and Standards Lead | Policy and Advocacy | CPA Australia
Vicki Stylianou
Professional Standards | IPA
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