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title: "AML Essentials: Refreshing the Foundation eBook"
description: Keep the foundation strong Keeping a program fresh, up-to-date, and productive takes a commitment of human and financial resources. A…
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# [AML Essentials: Refreshing the Foundation eBook](https://www.amlrightsource.com/resources/blog/whitepapers-ebooks/aml-essentials-refreshing-the-foundation-ebook)

 Written by [AML RightSource](https://www.amlrightsource.com/resources/author/aml-rightsource) | January 10, 2020

## Keep the foundation strong

Keeping a program fresh, up-to-date, and productive takes a commitment of human and financial resources. A key factor in operating a successful program is understanding the essentials of such a program.

This eBook will give you insight into how the requirements for an AML compliance program have changed, an understanding of effective risk assessments, an understanding of what a high-risk customer is, and the value of the IRS to your compliance program.

In this eBook, you will learn:

- The new requirement for an effective compliance program
- How to successfully update your risk assessments process
- How to differentiate among your high-risk customers
- How the IRS uses information from financial services organizations to identify illegal activity

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