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Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Establish effective frameworks to detect, prevent and report illicit financial activity across institutional operations.
Continental Accreditation & Compliance Authority
Accreditation & Compliance
for the African Continent.
ACSA is the independent continental body that accredits organisations and certifies compliance with AML/CFT, anti-bribery, governance, ESG and sectoral standards — benchmarked against FATF, UNCAC, OECD, ISO and African Union frameworks.
- Independent Accreditation
- AML/CFT Compliance
- FATF / UNCAC Aligned
- ISO 17011 Framework
Recognised & aligned with
ISO 17011 Aligned
FATF Recommendations
UNCAC
African Union
Wolfsberg Group
OECD
Basel Committee
UNECA
AfDB
AfCFTA
AUDA-NEPAD
World Bank
ISO 17011 Aligned
FATF Recommendations
UNCAC
African Union
Wolfsberg Group
OECD
Basel Committee
UNECA
AfDB
AfCFTA
AUDA-NEPAD
World Bank
Continental Impact, In Numbers
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Our Mandate
Empowering Africa's institutions through compliance excellence.
ACSA is a continental framework rooted in African values and realities, dedicated to raising the standard of organisational integrity, compliance and governance across Africa. Through rigorous accreditation and certification — especially in Anti-Money Laundering, ethics, transparency and operational risk — we ensure organisations are trustworthy, resilient and aligned with both local and international norms.
Our Vision
A united Africa where every institution operates to world-class standards of integrity and governance.
Our Mission
To advance quality, compliance and accountability through credible, transparent accreditation.
- Independence, impartiality and due process
- African relevance, globally benchmarked
- Transparent evaluation and public listing
Services
Corporate success through compliance consulting.
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Financial Crimes Prevention
Safeguard institutions from fraud, embezzlement and other financial crimes through risk-based controls.
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Sanctions Compliance
Remain compliant with international and regional sanctions regimes — screening, monitoring and reporting.
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Counter-Financing of Proliferation
Implement measures to combat the financing of weapons proliferation in line with FATF Recommendation 7.
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Corporate Governance Accreditation
Independent assessment of board oversight, internal controls and ethical conduct frameworks.
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Standards & Ethical Frameworks
ACSA-developed standards for Africa's institutional landscape, aligned with global best practice.
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Quality Assurance & Auditing
Thorough audits, transparent evaluation and ongoing oversight to keep compliance programmes effective.
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Training & Capacity Building
Workshops, conferences and assessor training across the continent for sustained institutional learning.
The Accreditation Journey
A transparent eight-stage process.
Every application moves through the same rigorous, internationally benchmarked process — from eligibility through to continuous surveillance.
- 1Application
Submit institutional profile and accreditation scope.
- 2Document Review
Technical review of policies and evidence.
- 3Gap Assessment
Comparative analysis against ACSA standards.
- 4Site Assessment
On-site evaluation by qualified assessors.
- 5Technical Review
Independent peer technical evaluation.
- 6Decision Committee
Impartial accreditation decision.
- 7Accreditation Granted
Issuance of certificate and public listing.
- 8Continuous Surveillance
Periodic monitoring and renewal cycles.
Why ACSA
Credibility that opens doors across the continent and beyond.
Internationally Aligned Standards
Continental Recognition
Experienced Assessors
Digital Accreditation Platform
Transparent Evaluation
Expert Technical Panels
Continuous Monitoring
Risk-Based Compliance
Continental Footprint
Operating in every African region.
From Cape Town to Cairo — explore live accreditation activity across 54 countries.
Continental Reach
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Live data on accredited institutions, assessors and regional offices across 54 African countries.
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Public Trust Register
Verify any ACSA credential in seconds.
Confirm accreditation status, scope and validity by certificate number, organisation name or QR code.
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Membership & Accreditation
Become a member, earn your compliance certification.
Three tiers calibrated to organisational scale and risk profile. All tiers include independent assessment and ACSA-issued certification.
Basic Plan
$250/ application
Small NGOs · Startups · SMEs
- Initial organizational compliance audit
- AML / CFT Accreditation & Certification
- Review of governance & internal controls
- Risk-based compliance gap analysis
- AML/CFT policy templates & toolkit
- Introductory compliance training materials
Most adopted
Business Plan
$345/ application
Mid-size organisations · Cooperatives · Enterprises
- Full organisational compliance framework audit
- AML / CFT / ABC Accreditation & Certification
- Enterprise-wide risk assessment (EWRA)
- Staff compliance & risk awareness training
- Regulatory alignment (FATF · AU · UNCAC)
- Annual compliance monitoring & reporting
- Detailed compliance assessment report
Premium Institutional
$435/ application
Banks · Fintechs · Multinationals · High-Risk Institutions
- Advanced sector-specific compliance audit
- AML / CFT / ABC Accreditation & Certification
- Enhanced AML risk profiling & controls testing
- Board & senior management training
- Regulatory mapping & supervisory readiness
- Ongoing advisory & monitoring support
- Priority handling & fast-track review
- Executive accreditation report
Voices of Members
What accredited institutions say.
"ACSA's accreditation strengthened our governance and compliance systems in ways that immediately improved our efficiency and stakeholder confidence. The process was clear, supportive and truly raised our operational standards."
Mark Adams
Co-Founder · EastAfrica Trade Solutions · Kenya
"ACSA helped us identify gaps and apply practical improvements that fit our organization. The certification has enhanced transparency within our teams and increased trust from our partners."
Abena Kwaku
Engineering Manager · Sahara Development Group · Ghana
"ACSA accreditation reinforced our commitment to ethical operations and elevated our credibility in the market. It provided a strong framework that improved our compliance and boosted client confidence."
Enzokuhle Ndlovu
Co-Founder · Ubuntu Financial Services · South Africa
Upcoming Events
Convening Africa's quality leaders.
Conference
12–14 Mar
2026
Workshop
08 Apr
2026
Training
22 May
2026
News & Insights
From the Commission.
Featured · Policy
ACSA publishes the 2026 Africa Quality Outlook Report
Nov 18, 2026
A landmark continental review of accreditation maturity, AML compliance and the road to FATF alignment across 54 countries.
Read the reportFrequently Asked
Answers from the Commission.
Common questions about eligibility, the audit, certification and ongoing surveillance.
Speak with our teamAny organisation operating in Africa — corporate, nonprofit, public sector or professional services — can apply, provided it is committed to improving governance, transparency and compliance. Eligibility is based on the organisation's ability to meet ACSA's standards, not its size or industry.
Begin Your Journey
Ready to achieve accreditation excellence?
Start your accreditation journey with Africa's trusted standards and accreditation authority. Our team will guide you from application through to continental recognition.