Standards of Conduct

Each applicant and ACAMS member pledges to:

 

  • Work to maintain and enhance the integrity of the profession of anti-financial crime professionals. 
  • Maintain and exhibit the highest standards of business and professional ethics, including compliance with laws and regulations applicable to anti-financial crime professionals. 
  • Treat fellow applicants, members, ACAMS staff, and others with respect. 
  • Observe and adhere to all ACAMS policies and procedures applicable to members and applicants. 

 

Applicants and ACAMS members may be subject to disciplinary action if their actions are determined in ACAMS’ discretion, to constitute one or more of the following: 

 

  1. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor of moral turpitude. 
  2. Intentional making of false or misleading oral or written statements, in the context of the anti-financial crime profession or ACAMS, about one or more persons or entities, where such statements could potentially cause damage to professional or business reputation to such persons or entities. 
  3. Intentional misrepresentation of ACAMS membership qualifications or credentials to ACAMS or to the public. 
  4. Acts of academic dishonesty in obtaining an ACAMS certificate or certification. 
  5. Intentionally supplying false or misleading information to ACAMS. 
  6. Unauthorized use of ACAMS property, including but not limited to ACAMS’ name, logo, other trademarks or service marks, copyrighted information (including but not limited to exam content and training materials), or membership listings. 
  7. Intimidation or harassment of ACAMS applicants, members or staff through threats or other means 
  8. Such other acts as ACAMS may deem worthy of discipline under existing facts and circumstances

 

These Standards of Conduct shall apply both to current and prospective members of ACAMS, including Authorized Users under corporate enterprise accounts. All disciplinary decisions are reserved to ACAMS in its sole discretion. No refunds will be issued should ACAMS take disciplinary action against a member or applicant as a result of their breach of the Standards of Conduct.