Introduction

What happened

Why it matters

What to do next

Outro

In the first episode of Small Firm, Big Impact Express, Jill Muir, Senior Policy Advocate, Business Reform at Chartered Accountants ANZ, breaks down what the Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms mean for accounting practices ahead of the 1 July 2026 start date.

In just five minutes, this episode covers what’s changing under Australia’s AML/CTF regime, which accounting services may bring firms into scope, why the reforms matter for small practices, and the practical steps firms can start taking now.

If you want a clear snapshot of what’s changed, why it matters, and what to do next, this episode gives you the essentials without the overwhelm.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
Australia’s AML/CTF reforms: questions and answers
AML/CTF program project plan (AU) for professional accountants
AUSTRAC Accounting Program Starter Kit
Access all the episode notes here 

In the first episode of&nbsp;Small Firm, Big Impact Express, Jill Muir, Senior Policy Advocate, Business Reform at Chartered Accountants ANZ, breaks down what the Tranche 2 AML/CTF reforms mean for accounting practices ahead of the 1 July 2026 start date.
In just five minutes, this episode covers what&rsquo;s changing under Australia&rsquo;s AML/CTF regime, which accounting services may bring firms into scope, why the reforms matter for small practices, and the practical steps firms can start taking now.
If you want a clear snapshot of what&rsquo;s changed, why it matters, and what to do next, this episode gives you the essentials without the overwhelm.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li data-start="1089" data-end="1282"><a href="https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/news-and-analysis/insights/research-and-insights/australias-amlctf-reforms-questions-and-answers">Australia&rsquo;s AML/CTF reforms: questions and answers</a></li>
<li data-start="1089" data-end="1282"><a href="https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/news-and-analysis/insights/research-and-insights/aml-ctf-program-project-plan-au-for-professional-accountants">AML/CTF program project plan (AU) for professional accountants</a></li>
<li data-start="1089" data-end="1282"><a href="https://www.austrac.gov.au/reforms/sector-specific-guidance/accountant-guidance/accounting-program-starter-kit">AUSTRAC Accounting Program Starter Kit</a></li>
<li data-start="1089" data-end="1282"><a href="https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/news-and-analysis/news/podcasts/small-firm-big-impact-express/aml-ctf-reforms-are-coming-what-small-firms-need-to-do-now">Access all the episode notes here&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>

Need regular small practice updates on the go? Small Firm, Big Impact Express (SFBI Express) delivers essential insights for Chartered Accountants in just 5 minutes. ​ 

Each episode, we bring you the best minds across the accounting industry to share critical regulatory changes, compliance updates and emerging trends that impact you.​  

Whether you are commuting, taking a coffee break, or between client meetings, SFBI Express helps you stay up to date. Listen to find out what’s changed, why it matters, and what you need to do next. 

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Need regular small practice updates on the go? Small Firm, Big Impact Express&nbsp;(SFBI Express)&nbsp;delivers essential insights for&nbsp;Chartered&nbsp;Accountants in just 5 minutes.&nbsp;​&nbsp;
Each episode, we bring you the best minds across the accounting industry to share critical regulatory changes, compliance updates and emerging trends that&nbsp;impact&nbsp;you.​&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whether you are commuting, taking a coffee break,&nbsp;or&nbsp;between client meetings, SFBI&nbsp;Express&nbsp;helps you stay up to date. Listen to find out&nbsp;what&rsquo;s&nbsp;changed, why it matters,&nbsp;and what you need to do next.&nbsp;
If&nbsp;you&rsquo;re&nbsp;looking for deeper conversations and bigger-picture thinking, explore our long-form podcast,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/news-and-analysis/news/podcasts/small-firm-big-impact">Small Firm, Big Impact,</a>&nbsp;where we unpack the ideas and issues influencing the future of smaller practices.&nbsp;

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AML/CTF reforms are coming. What small firms need to do now.

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