Advanced CAMS-Audit is the certification that equips anti-financial crime (AFC) auditors with the knowledge to independently test AFC controls. The certification is exam based, with a self-study program.
The Advanced CAMS-Audit Certification
Advanced CAMS-Audit is for mid-level and senior management professionals who are ready to take the next step in their anti-money laundering (AML) career. It’s the best ACAMS audit certification for professionals involved in conducting AFC audits, and testing and monitoring AFC controls. The program equips candidates with the knowledge to reinforce internal controls, and enhances their ability to help their organization meet regulatory requirements.
Advanced CAMS-Audit is now a global exam-based certification. ACAMS certification programs are developed by a global task force of subject matter experts. Certification exams are created using highly researched psychometric practices to provide a validated and objective benchmark of knowledge. The exam can be taken at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide or via online proctoring.
Completing this advanced CAMS certification enables professionals to:
Who is Advanced CAMS-Audit for?
All organizations who conduct anti-financial crime audits will benefit from having CAMS-Audit qualified leaders. This includes:
- Banks
- Non-bank financial institutions
- FinTechs
- Designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) with financial crime compliance programs
- Corporates
- Consulting firms
Advanced CAMS-Audit is best suited for mid to senior level professionals, including those who:
- Work in the internal audit functions of an institution
- Consult as an external auditor
- Supervise individuals who perform financial crime prevention audits
- Help prepare institutions for regulatory examination
- Perform bank examinations from a regulatory perspective
About the Program
The self-study program gives professionals a clear understanding of audit principles, and the judgement needed to evaluate financial crime risk controls and their effectiveness.
Topics covered include:
- Corporate governance and the audit function
- Planning and scoping
- Fieldwork and evaluation
- Reporting, recommendations, and follow-up
Advanced CAMS-Audit Packages
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Virtual Classroom Bundle
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| Electronic Study Guide (PDF) |
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| Six 2-Hour Live Online Classes |
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| The Advanced CAMS-Audit Exam |
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US$2,195
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US$2,595
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| Public Sector |
US$1,695
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US$2,195
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ACAMS offers online proctoring for all candidates taking their certification exams. For more information, visit the FAQ page.
CAMS-Audit Virtual Classroom Schedule
The Virtual Classroom Series is an online training course, with two-hour live virtual classes each week, for six-weeks. It provides candidates with additional support to help retain and reinforce key concepts covered in the study guide. Attendees can interact with fellow participants and instructors to receive advice and answers to their questions.
Sep 17 - Oct 22, 2025 APAC EMEA 6 PM HKT/11 AM BST - English
Nov 4 - Dec 9, 2025 US 12 PM ET - English
Faculty
Who supports your Advanced CAMS-Audit learning journey? Meet the faculty members who deliver course content and help guide your path to certification.
Disability Service Accommodations
Requests for Disability Service Accommodations:
ACAMS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities as defined by local, applicable law. Our intent is to ensure that everyone who makes a request for accommodations is advised of the accommodation process as promptly as possible. If you have a disability as defined under local, applicable law, please contact the Accommodation Coordinator for a request form and information.
Process
The first step in the accommodation process is to contact our Disability Services.
Disability Services Accommodation Coordinator
Phone: +1 786 871 3062
E-mail: accommodations@acams.org
Fax: +1 866 494 0040
After you initiate contact, the Accommodation Coordinator will ask you to complete the accommodation request form specifying your impairment and the requested accommodation. In addition to the form, you must provide recent (generally no more than five years old) certification and/or documentation from a qualified medical or educational professional that (a) provides a specific diagnosis; and (b) recommends specific accommodations that might be helpful to the applicable setting and request based on the diagnosis.
When completing the form, add your application number (e.g., CAMS099887766), and submit it to accommodations@acams.org to ensure ACAMS properly receives your accommodation request. The Accommodation Coordinator will contact you with further information.
The Accommodation Coordinator will evaluate your request and supporting documentation and request or obtain any additional input, including supporting documentation as appropriate to determine whether your request can reasonably be granted. If your request is granted, the Accommodation Coordinator will work with you to implement the request. If your request is denied or deemed unreasonable, the Accommodation Coordinator will engage in a dialog with you to explore any alternative reasonable accommodation options, if appropriate.
Once accommodations have been implemented, you should continue to work with Disability Services on any accommodation-related needs. If you experience difficulty in implementing or obtaining approved accommodations, you must notify the Accommodation Coordinator immediately upon identification of concern for assistance in rectifying the situation as appropriate.
Requests are reviewed on an individual and rolling basis. Please note, the time for approval could potentially affect the time frame for testing with approved accommodation.
If you have a complaint, please contact accommodations@acams.org. If you believe you have been discriminated against due to a disability you should contact accommodations@acams.org to address the immediate situation. You will be contacted by the Certification Manager.