Course Description: A great investigation is only as strong as its documentation. In this follow-up to How to Investigate Financial Crimes, participants will learn how to turn raw findings into clear, defensible case reports that meet regulatory expectations and tell a compelling story. This session focuses on report writing, evidence organization, and communication — the skills that separate good investigators from great ones. Using real-world examples and templates, you’ll learn how to explain your findings clearly, justify your decisions, and ensure your documentation stands up during audits, law enforcement referrals, or SAR filing. Designed for those who already understand the basics of AML or fraud investigations, this course gives you the “next level” tools to communicate complex cases with precision and confidence.
Who This Is Designed For: Investigators, compliance analysts, AML officers, and fraud professionals who document or escalate case findings, write SAR narratives, or prepare reports for examiners and law enforcement.
Agenda:
From Findings to Narrative: How to turn complex data into a clear, chronological case story.
Evidence Organization: Structuring supporting documentation and intelligence.
SAR Narrative Best Practices: What to include (and what not to) in a strong SAR.
Defensibility and Audit Readiness: Writing with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement in mind.
Final Checks: Common mistakes that weaken reports — and how to avoid them.
By the End of This Session, You Will Know How To:
Write clear, defensible reports that stand up under review.
Organize case files for easy understanding and regulatory confidence.
Apply best practices for SAR writing and case documentation.
Communicate findings effectively across compliance and investigative teams.
Build a consistent reporting process that improves overall program quality.
Note: This program meets the eligibility criteria for continuing education under ACFCS and is eligible for 1 credit.