Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Symposium
Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) Symposium
Date: December 10, 2025 | Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
Title 31 Audit-What to expect?
BSA Symposium, Session 1
December 10, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. ET
Description: Join this session for a discussion on what to expect during a Title 31 audit, also known as a Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) audit. Participants will gain insights into the audit process, pitfalls to avoid, and how to prepare for an IRS examination. which is conducted to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. We will also discuss the current Title 31 environment and how it might shape audit expectations going forward.
Presenter:
Grant Houle, MAcc, CIA, CISA
Internal Audit
Mohegan
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)-What are the issues?
BSA Symposium, Session 2
December 10, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. ET
Description: This engaging panel dives into the challenges surrounding Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in the context of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts. Panelists will share insights into issues surrounding software, source of funds, risk assessment, investigations and law enforcement requests.
Presenters:
Katy Cabrera, CAMS
Title 31 Compliance Officer
Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel
Grant Houle, MAcc, CIA, CISA
Internal Audit
Mohegan
Law Enforcement Perspective
BSA Symposium, Session 3
December 10, 2025 | 2:30 p.m. ET
Description: SARs may seem like an evil necessary, but they are extremely useful in investigations. The presentation will give insights on Casino SARs from the perspective of an FBI Forensic Accountant and highlight well written SARs and how to improve SAR filings.
Presenter:
Dominick Margarella, MBA, CPA, CFE
Forensic Accountant
FBI