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ALACHA is dedicated to providing both members and non-members with compliance and strategic solutions to address the complex ACH rules and regulations facing the industry today.

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Audit Consulting Services - Onsite Customized ACH Training
Standard ACH Education Opportunities

Audit Consulting Services
Are you in Compliance with the ACH Audit Requirement? If you were unable to attend one of our ACH Risk & Audit workshops and you need assistance in completing your annual ACH Audit by December 1st as required by the ACH Rules, please contact the ALACHA office to inquire about our ACH Audit Consulting Services.

Five reasons to use ALACHA's services to complete your audit:
  1. ALACHA auditing staff are all experienced Accredited ACH Professionals (AAPs) that know the rules and requirements of the ACH audit process.
  2. Because ALACHA trains Federal and State examiners and CPAs, you can be confident your audit results will meet the highest standards for completeness and professionalism.
  3. ALACHA helps identify procedures and controls that could be strengthened and recommends the necessary solutions to reduce risks and liabilities.
  4. ALACHA audits are conveniently conducted onsite and completed in just one day for RDFIs and two days for ODFIs.
  5. By delegating your ACH audit to the experts at ALACHA, you preserve time and costly resources.

ALACHA's courteous, knowledgeable, and accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) will work with you and your staff to successfully complete your required annual ACH audit. ALACHA's Audit Consulting Services include fulfillment of the audit requirements as stated in Appendix Eight of the ACH Rules. As part of the Audit Consulting Services, you will be provided with a sample audit policy and audit report on diskette.

Onsite Customized ACH Training
Enjoy the convenience of attending workshops on a day and time that works for you. Number of attendees is unlimited. Great for Operations Staff, Call Center Representatives and Branch Personnel. If the ALACHA Education Calendar conflicts with yours, contact the ALACHA office today to schedule customized training tailored to fit your specific needs.

Benefits of Customized Onsite Training from ALACHA:
  • Flexible training hours eliminates expenses associated with "downtime" while your employees are "away" from their duties.
  • Bringing the trainer to you reduces employee travel, lodging, and per diem expenses.
  • Customized training curriculum means getting your staff the information they need to perform their duties better and reduce costs associated with risks and liabilities.
  • Extended training hours ensures your employees can stay atop critical payments issues in near real-time. No more waiting for a workshop 6-months and 300 miles down the road.
  • And finally, hot topics, questions, and issues, as they relate to YOUR operations and procedures, are answered right on the spot.

Standard ACH Education Opportunities
Keep your skills sharp and gain the necessary credits toward AAP accreditation by attending one of ALACHA's many in-person workshops, webinars (a combination of Internet and phone conference), or phone teleconferences. A diverse number of courses are offered for any personnel with ACH responsibilities.