ComplianceLink Engagement Model
Structured AML framework implementation and governance oversight for Australian accounting practices preparing for Tranche 2.
Each engagement begins with a structured diagnostic to assess your current onboarding processes, documentation posture and risk methodology.
Select your engagement tier
Each tier is sized to firm complexity. All engagements begin with a diagnostic — pricing is confirmed following that session.
ComplianceLink Core
For firms establishing a documented AML/CTF framework under Tranche 2. Core provides the structure and documentation to support defensible client risk decisions
Core is suited to firms requiring formal structure without ongoing program-level oversight.
ComplianceLink Plus
For firms requiring ongoing governance oversight and structured monitoring. Plus transitions compliance from static documentation to active governance with quarterly reviews and escalation tracking.
Core is suited to firms requiring formal structure without ongoing program-level oversight.
ComplianceLink Enterprise
For multi-partner or complex practices requiring embedded AML governance architecture. Enterprise provides custom risk calibration, integration support, and partner-level reporting.
Third-party identity verification and KYC integrations are in development, along with Xero integration for practice-level data. These will be available to all tiers on release.
What's included
Full breakdown across each engagement tier.
ComplianceLink provides structured workflow tooling and governance infrastructure to support AML/CTF compliance. It does not provide legal advice. Regulatory responsibility and client risk decisions remain with the firm. AUSTRAC dates referenced are accurate as of February 2026 — refer to austrac.gov.au for current guidance.
A purpose-built environment for AML compliance
Every tier includes access to the ComplianceLink platform — a structured interface for managing client risk records, CDD workflows and compliance documentation. Your firm accesses it through the interface we configure and maintain. No technical setup required on your end.
Shared platform environment
- Standardised interface configured for your firm
- CDD forms and client record management
- Risk categorisation workflows
- Shared automation suite
- Documented record-keeping outputs
- 7-year retention with automated erasure
Dedicated platform environment
- Your own dedicated platform instance
- Interface customised to your firm's workflows
- Dedicated automation environment
- Staff-initiated review routing via forms
- Escalation tracking and monitoring dashboard
- 7-year retention with automated erasure
Fully dedicated & integrated environment
- Fully dedicated platform built for your firm
- Integration with document storage, email and SMS
- Custom automations across onboarding and review
- Partner-level monitoring and reporting views
- Proactive updates as AUSTRAC publishes new guidance
- 7-year retention with automated erasure
Common questions
Enrolment opens 31 March 2026. AML/CTF obligations commence for Tranche 2 entities on 1 July 2026. Most firms will need several months to build and document their framework beforehand. The diagnostic is the right starting point.
A structured session assessing your current onboarding processes, documentation posture, risk methodology, internal workflows and governance structure. No prior AML framework is required. There is no commitment involved — the outcome is a clear view of your current position and which tier is appropriate.
A purpose-built interface for managing CDD, client risk records and compliance workflows. Core clients access a shared standardised environment. Plus and Enterprise clients receive a dedicated environment configured to their firm’s workflows. No technical setup is required on your end.
ComplianceLink provides workflow infrastructure and governance tooling to support the firm’s compliance program. Regulatory responsibility and client risk decisions remain with the firm at all times.
The platform stores records in line with the 7-year retention obligation under the AML/CTF Act and flags records for erasure at expiry.