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Accurately Completing the SAR: A Workshop Going Beyond the Basics

In this session, we will deep dive into how to properly complete a Suspicious Activity Report (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.

Upcoming
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Presented by Dawn Kincaid
$450.00 or 4 Tokens

Includes: Live Access, 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

  • Auditing
  • BSA
  • Compliance
  • Deposit Accounts
  • Teller
  • Bank Secrecy Act Officer/BSA Specialist
  • Branch Manager
  • Compliance Officer
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Deposit Operations Manager/Specialist
  • Internal Auditor
  • Risk Manager
  • Senior Management
  • Teller
  • Training Manager
  • Trainer

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This session will include breakout rooms where you will get the opportunity to collaborate with peers, as well as our industry expert, Dawn Kincaid. Space is limited to 35 participants for a high-value learning experience, so register today!

We will work through how to write an effective SAR narrative by looking at both good and not-so-good examples. 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.

SAR filings remain high for suspicious activity related to convertible virtual currency (CVC) fraud, elder financial exploitation, identity theft, marijuana-related businesses, and cyber incidents. Your institution is required to file these SARs in a complete, thorough, and timely manner. But in a form with 95 fields and an open narrative, filing an accurate SAR can seem overwhelming.

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
  • Work with your peers to complete a SAR for real-life scenarios
  • 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

Who Should Attend

This informative session is designed for BSA officers, compliance officers, internal auditors, and anyone responsible for managing your BSA/AML program.

Dawn Kincaid

Instructor Bio

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.

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