July 9, 2025 - Live Streamed All financial institutions must conduct an annual ACH audit. This session focuses on the Nacha Operating Rules audit requirements and guidelines that are specific to Receiving Depository Financial Institutions (RDFIs) as well as Originating Depository Financial Institutions (ODFIs). We will be discussing:
Audience This session is ideal for ACH Operations, AAP Candidates, and Audit & Compliance staff.
PresenterAlaina Ackley is the Director of Audit at PaymentsFirst. She has worked in the financial industry since 2008, in various roles including BSA, AML, and fraud detection and prevention. She is a past member of the APRP Oversight Panel, worked on several FedNow advisory groups, and participated in several national fraud peer groups. At Macha/PAR, Alaina is responsible for conducting ACH Audits and ACH Risk Assessments at member financial institutions. Alaina earned her CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certificate in 2014, the APRP in 2018, the AAP in 2019, and the NCP in 2023. She holds a Masters degree in Justice Studies and Cybersecurity from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Administration (UW Milwaukee) and Native American Studies (UW Madison).
Continuing Education
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