Ministry of Economy — AML/CFT & Commercial Supervision

Supplemental Guidance for Independent Accountants & Auditors (IAA) — 2026 Edition

Updated sector-specific AML/CFT/CPF guidance for independent accountants and auditors, developed from the 2024 National Risk Assessment and MOET's 2024 Sectoral Risk Assessment, refreshing risk-based CDD and reporting expectations for sole practitioners and firms. Exact day within April 2026 is estimated from the document's stated version date.

What firms should do

Yes — align audit/accounting firm AML program with updated sector guidance

Regulator: Ministry of Economy — AML/CFT & Commercial Supervision
Type: Guidance
Status: Final/In Force
Published: 15 Apr 2026
Topic: DNFBP Supervision
Impact: Medium

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Supplemental Guidance for Independent Accountants & Auditors (IAA) — 2026 Edition

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