Agenda

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm EST

In this session we will deep dive into how to properly complete a SAR for those frequently reported suspicious activities and fraud. We will discuss what needs to be included field-by-field, and how to make the SAR an effective vehicle for delivering information to law enforcement.

You will be presented with various real-life scenarios to work through in breakout sessions guided by the speaker. We will breakdown how to write an effective SAR narrative. We will also detail procedures and best practices for determining when to file, what to do after filing, and what to do if you decide not to file.

Topics

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Identify red flags for emerging fraud areas and determine when filing a SAR is necessary
• Utilize SAR data to identify trends and focus your suspicious activity monitoring efforts
• Write an effective SAR narrative containing all required components detailed in recent advisories and guidance
• Understand how recent FinCEN advisories impact the SAR filing procedures
• Correct errors on previously filed reports
• Use provided tools to review SARs for accuracy before filing with FinCEN

Speaker(s)

Dawn Kincaid
Trainer

Dawn Kincaid began her banking career while attending The Ohio State University. She has 19 years of experience in client service, operations, information technology, administrative and board relations, marketing, and compliance. Most recently Dawn served as the Senior Vice President of Operations for a central-Ohio-based community bank, where she created and refined policies and procedures, conducted self-audits and risk assessments, and organized the implementation of new products and services. Dawn has served in the roles of Compliance, BSA/AML, CRA, Privacy, and Security Officer. She has led training initiatives, prepared due diligence information, completed a variety of regulatory applications, coordinated internal and external audits, and exams, and presented for numerous state associations.

Fees

Live Webinar - $450.00

• Live Access
• 30 Days OnDemand Playback
• Presenter Materials and Handouts
• Includes 12 months of OnDemand playback access

Available Upgrades

• 12 Months OnDemand Playback - $120.00 Per Person
• 12 Months OnDemand Playback + Digital Download - $150.00 Per Person
• Additional Live Access - $450.00 Per Person

**100% surcharge applied to non-members.

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