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Suspicious Activity Report Writing

Want to become a SAR Star? By the end of the course, you'll have a repeatable process for producing high-quality SARs quickly and confidently. Your corner office will appreciate the quality and the Feds will appreciate the clarity.
Upcoming
DATE

Monday, September 14, 2026
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

INSTRUCTOR

Bob Simpson

FORMAT

Webinar

$299.00 or 1 Token

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

  • Accounting/Reporting
  • Auditing
  • BSA
  • Fraud
  • Lending
  • Lending Compliance
  • Management/Employee Development
  • Mortgage Lending
  • Bank Legal Counsel
  • Bank Secrecy Act Officer/BSA Specialist
  • Compliance Officer
  • Internal Auditor
  • Risk Manager

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Suspicious Activity Reports are among the most important documents your institution will ever file. A well-written SAR can assist law enforcement, protect your institution, and demonstrate to examiners that your BSA program is functioning as intended. Yet many BSA professionals struggle with where to begin, what to include, and how to tell the story clearly and effectively. This course is designed to change that.

In this practical, real-world training, you'll learn the proven framework I have used for decades investigating mortgage fraud, money laundering, and financial crimes. You'll discover how to organize facts, identify the key issues, and transform a pile of documents and notes into a concise, compelling narrative that captures the attention of both regulators and investigators.

What You'll Learn

You'll learn the "Four Essential Paragraphs" approach to SAR writing—an efficient method that helps you produce high-quality reports faster and with greater confidence. If you ever struggle with telling your SAR story, this course is for you.

Who Should Attend

This session is for anyone who writes SARs or manages people who do, including BSA, QC, underwriting, Risk and loss professionals.
Bob Simpson

Instructor Bio

Bob Simpson, Esq., CAMS, is a nationally recognized expert in Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and mortgage fraud prevention, with more than 30 years of experience in financial services and investigations. As the founder of DaylightAML, Bob provides independent BSA audits, risk assessments, and compliance training to banks, credit unions, and mortgage lenders across the United States. Bob began his career as a loan originator, giving him firsthand knowledge of how loans are structured, underwritten, and—at times—manipulated. Over the course of his career, he has investigated complex fraud and money laundering schemes, working closely with law enforcement and regulators. His practical, real-world experience allows him to translate regulatory expectations into actionable guidance for financial institutions. He has been featured on 60 Minutes and is a contributor to industry publications, including HousingWire, where he writes on risk management, fraud trends, and compliance strategy. Bob is also the creator of the AML Mortgage Mastery™ training program, designed to help institutions build defensible, regulator-ready compliance frameworks. Known for his clear, direct teaching style, Bob focuses on helping institutions move beyond “check-the-box” compliance to develop effective, risk-based BSA/AML programs. His training emphasizes practical application, including SAR writing, red flag identification, and building audit-ready systems that stand up to regulatory scrutiny. Bob holds a Juris Doctor degree and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

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