Essential AML/KYC Concepts Every Small Business Owner Should Know

AML/KYC does not have to be complicated-or limited to compliance professionals.Essential AML/KYC Concepts Every Small Business Owner Should Know is a practical guide for business owners, entrepreneurs, managers and other readers who want to better understand financial-crime risk and how AML/KYC concepts apply in everyday business.Whether you are completely new to AML/KYC or already understand the basics, the book explains and applies key topics including customer due diligence, beneficial ownership, red flags, risk assessment, sanctions and PEPs, recordkeeping, AI-assisted tools and human judgment. It also shows how these issues can arise through real-world business activities such as payments, refunds, online sales, high-value goods, company structures and cross-border transactions.Practical case studies, decision diagrams, Owner's Action Lists, chapter-review questions, a plain-English glossary, worksheets and owner templates make it useful both for learning and as an ongoing reference.A practical AML/KYC resource for business owners who are starting from the beginning-and for those who already know the terminology but want to put the principles into practice.