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Step one of the AML/BSA Independent Audit is to validate that the BSA Officer has the ability to access the BSA E-Filing Platform
Last updated on 03 Nov, 2025
The most frequent finding with an initial review is that the company's BSA Officer doesn't even have the ability to file a suspicious activity report. This indicates a lack of intention to comply, so knocking this out is a first priority.
https://bsaefiling.fincen.treas.gov/main.html
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