On Demand Course

ACH Technical Specifications

This course provides key benefits by deepening professionals’ understanding of the formats, file structures, and data requirements essential for accurate ACH processing.

Learning Objectives

After attending this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Define ACH file structure
  • Describe key field definitions
  • Explain batch and file control tests
  • Review technical processing rules
Kelly Rozier 0.8 Nacha (APP/ APRP) .75 HR

About This Course

This information ensures that ACH entries are properly formatted and transmitted, reducing the risk of errors, delays, and rejections. This knowledge also supports effective communication between financial institutions and ACH Operators, enhances system interoperability, and helps maintain the overall efficiency and reliability of the ACH Network.

This is part nine of a ten-part series (10 webinars) that includes the different segments of the AAP Test. Stout instructors will take attendees through a deep-dive, easy-to-understand program to assist you and your teams in preparing for the AAP Exam. This session has been designed to prepare for the future AAP or as a refresher course for existing AAPs.

Topics covered in this session

  • ACH File Structure
  • Key Field Definitions
  • Addenda Records
  • Batch and File Control Tests
  • Technical Processing Rules
  • IAT-Specific Requirements

Are you taking the AAP Exam this fall? Check out our comprehensive, 10-part AAP Exam Prep series to get you ready!

 

*This course does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation. 

Your Instructor

Kelly Rozier
Kelly Rozier

Kelly Rozier has extensive banking experience; specializing is Electronic Payments and fraud.
Ms. Rozier advises both financial institutions and their service providers on payments audits, process improvement, and risk management. She provides expertise in ACH, Wire Transfer, Remote Deposit Capture (RDC), and other payment systems, including audits of third-party senders and service providers. She works closely with banking professionals, , risk managers, compliance officers, and operations teams in the context of payments compliance, process optimization, financial risk management, and regulatory education. Additionally, Kelly collaborates with the Simplify Risk–Secura membership program to deliver education and resources tailored to banks, fintech companies and credit unions
Prior to joining Stout, Kelly was responsible for the payment’s governance including treasury services and oversight for an $18 billion in assets financial institution. Kelly has a significant amount of experience working on the financial institution side and working with all the major core providers on electronic payments needs based on external fraud threats, network and regulatory requirements. Kelly also has ten years of experience working directly with the BSA/AML and fraud areas specific to electronic payments fraud and incident response.

CPE & Accreditation

This course qualifies for 0.8 Nacha (APP/ APRP). Your certificate and transcript are available immediately upon completion.

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Nacha (National Automated Clearing House Association) -AAP/APRP

Nacha has approved this course as eligible for AAP or APRP Renewal Credit(s).

Requesting CE:
Upon completion of this course, please email creditrequest@nogginguru.com to obtain a CE certificate.

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