Tranche-2 Ready Platform

AML/CTF compliance for Accountants — simplified.

Support your clients and protect your practice with an all-in-one platform for AML/CTF readiness.

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Who this is for

Accounting firms

Firms providing designated financial services.

Boutique advisors

Independent accountants and advisory practices.

Company/trust structuring

Firms offering formation and structuring services.

Client money handling

Where applicable under designated service rules.

How reforms affect accounting firms

With the introduction of Tranche-2 AML/CTF regulations, real estate agencies will soon be required to follow strict compliance obligations set by AUSTRAC.

Certain accounting services may be classified as 'designated services' under Tranche-2.

Requirement to build a documented AML/CTF compliance program.

Business-wide risk assessment covering your services, clients, and geography.

KYC and KYB verification for customers — including beneficial ownership checks.

Staff training on AML/CTF awareness and suspicious activity identification.

Ongoing monitoring, reporting readiness, and record keeping obligations.

KYB & beneficial ownership
For accountants dealing with companies, trusts, and complex structures, Tranche-2 requires clear verification of entities and their beneficial owners.
 
  • Verify the identity and structure of companies and trusts your clients operate through.
  • Identify beneficial owners — the real people who ultimately own or control the entity.
  • Screen all relevant individuals against PEP, sanctions, and adverse media databases.

Key Tranche-2 AML Compliance Dates for Accountants

Accountants will soon need to meet new AML/CTF obligations under Australia’s Tranche-2 regulations. Here are the key dates to prepare for.

January 2026
AUSTRAC program starter kits begin becoming available (guidance support)
31 March 2026
Enrolment opens for Tranche-2 entities
1 July 2026
New obligations commence for Tranche-2 designated services
29 July 2026
Enrolment deadline (28 days after commencement)

How Syntrico AML Guardian helps Accountants

Build your program

Guided AML/CTF program builder tailored to your industry and risk profile.

Verify your customers

KYC/KYB verification with PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening.

Assess your risk

Business-wide risk assessment with clear ratings and controls.

Monitor for red flags

Ongoing monitoring and transaction screening to detect suspicious activity.

Report & stay audit-ready

Evidence logs, SMR preparation, and audit-ready record keeping.

Train your team

Built-in training and compliance awareness for all staff.

Dashboard & insights

Real-time compliance status, alerts and analytics at a glance.

Ready to simplify AML compliance for your accountant business?

Download the Tranche-2 Quick Guide

A plain-English overview of what’s changing, who’s affected, and how to start preparing — in under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all accountants impacted by Tranche-2?

Not all — it depends on whether your firm provides services that are classified as 'designated services' under the legislation. If you offer company/trust formation, structuring, or manage client funds, you're likely in scope.

KYB is the process of verifying a business entity's identity, structure, and beneficial ownership. It's required when your client is a company, trust, or other legal entity.

Trusts require identification of all trustees, beneficiaries, and beneficial owners. AML Guardian helps you unravel complex structures and document your checks.

You need to maintain records of all verification, risk assessments, training, monitoring, and reports. AML Guardian provides a built-in audit trail for all compliance activities.

All staff involved in providing designated services need training on AML/CTF obligations, red flag identification, and your firm's specific procedures.

Enrolment opens March 2026, with obligations starting from July 2026 and full enforcement expected in 2027.

Get ready early — without the complexity.

98% of Tranche 2 entities are currently unprepared. Don’t be one of them.