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ACH origination entails more than simply obtaining an agreement and accepting files from clients for processing through the ACH Network. There are several critical decisions to be made before the first originated file. In addition, ODFIs are faced with specific risk issues when they originate ACH Entries, and the inclusion of certain high-risk Originators and Third-Parties to the origination process can lead to even greater exposure if not properly planned for and managed. This course provides a broad overview of ACH Origination with a focus on best practices to mitigate risk and to ensure compliance with the ACH Rules. Registrants gain vital information needed to formulate a strategy to effectively implement and grow an ACH Origination service while avoiding common, costly mistakes.

• Learn why ACH Origination agreements are critical to your success and what issues should be addressed within the agreement
• Gain insight for the development of ACH policies and procedures needed to operate an effective, and profitable, ACH Origination service
• Identify best practices for managing your relationships with originating customers

This On Demand course is one of the required courses for the ePayResources ACH Certification Program.

Please note that on-demand courses remain available for 90 calendar days after your registration is processed. Unlimited viewing is allowed within the 90-day period. Once the 90 days have passed, ePayU subscribers accessing Subscriber Content can simply re-register for the course at no charge and begin it again. If you are accessing Premium Content or are not an ePayU subscriber, you must pay an additional registration fee to access a course again after the original 90-day period.

AAP/APRP Credits: Up to 3.2

Item Number - LMSM7006

To assist payments professionals in understanding the various types of Entries supported in the ACH Network, the Nacha Operating Rules compliance related to Standard Entry Class Codes, authorization requirements, Entries used for specific purposes, specifications, and participant education.

Item Number - LMSM0002

The ACH Risk Assessment Workbook is designed to assist Financial Institutions (FI), both RDFIs and ODFIs, in addressing its ACH risk. Content of the Workbook includes risk obligations as defined in the OCC Bulletin 2006- 39-ACH Risk Management Guidance and the FFIEC Retail Payment Systems IT Examination Handbook and current Nacha Rules. By answering Yes, No or Not Applicable, this workbook will identify strengths and weaknesses in your existing ACH risk management program. Individual chapters address System and Controls, Credit Risk, High-Risk Activities, Compliance Risk, Third-Party Service Providers and Nacha Risk Management, Operational and Transaction Risk, and Information Technology Risk.

EPCOR's ACH Risk Assessment Workbook guides you in evaluating the FI's ACH risks by asking thought provoking questions about its current ACH policies, procedures and processes. User-friendly worksheet questions are easily answered and include room for comments, to assist in developing a comprehensive ACH risk management program for your FI. Compliance officers, audit personnel and operations staff will find the Workbook a valuable tool.

Date Published: Q1 2025
Update Cycle: Annual
Format: Web Based
Audience: Audit, Compliance, Risk Management
Delivery Method: Email
Item Number: 662
Access Term Period: End of Purchase Year

This course is designed with ePayResources ACH Certification candidates and AAP candidates in mind. Specifically for you, we distilled the Risk Management test category to the essentials. We threw in a great discuss of risk mitigation techniques like a ACH Rule Compliance Audit and ACH Risk Assessment. Because there always seems to be questions on an ACH certification exam about Arbitration; Compensation; and the National System of Fines, we included the must know information about those topics, too.

This On Demand course is one of the required courses for the ePayResources ACH Certification Program.

Please note that on-demand courses remain available for 90 calendar days after your registration is processed. Unlimited viewing is allowed within the 90-day period. Once the 90 days have passed, ePayU subscribers accessing Subscriber Content can simply re-register for the course at no charge and begin it again. If you are accessing Premium Content or are not an ePayU subscriber, you must pay an additional registration fee to access a course again after the original 90-day period.

AAP/APRP Credits: Up to 3.4

Item Number - LMSM7007

ACH participants must take action to control risk in any payment system - including ACH. This edition explains the types of ACH payments risk, assesses the operational implications and provides best practices for developing an effective risk management program. In addition, case studies are included in each chapter to offer realistic examples to assist you in evaluating and implementing your risk control program.

Date Published: Q2 2025
Update Cycle: As Needed
Format: Print
Audience: ACH Operations, Compliance
Delivery Method: Mail
Item Number: 414