Certification Preparation
AAP Flashcards
Electronic Format -
You can now access one of our most popular study aids virtually, making it easier to fit valuable study time into your busy schedule! No need to lug around bulky paper flashcards. Test and refine your knowledge anytime, anywhere you take your mobile device! This self-study tool includes five electronic flashcard "decks," each based on one of the five focus areas of the AAP exam. Choose to study one focus area at a time or all areas together. Enjoy all the features of traditional flashcards such as easily flipping through cards and tracking your progress but with additional functionality that allows you to rate your comfort level with topics and utilize spaced repetition to better reinforce your knowledge. Your electronic flashcard subscription provides you with six months of full access to your study tool from any computer or mobile device.
Format: Electronic
682 - AAP Publication Package
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AAP Flashcards
ACH Compliance Manual (available Summer 2023)
AAP Core Concepts: A Study Guide
ACHPro (Online)
ACH Quick Reference Cards for Financial Institutions
ACH Rules Book Online Resource
Revised Uniform Commercial Code Article 4A and the ACH System
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ACH Guide for Originators – Advanced
Electronic Version -
The purpose of the ACH Corporate User Guide is to help corporations/businesses establish and maintain a successful ACH origination program. The guide explains the preliminary requirements, fundamental operations, and implementation concerns regarding specific ACH payment applications.
This guide is a “plain English" reference based on the Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines and supplements more extensive resource materials. This guide references various in-depth resource materials and is not intended as a substitute for referencing and complying with the requirements published in the ACH Rules.
Format: (PDF)
ACH Guide for Originators – Basic
Electronic Version -
The purpose of this guide is to provide a high-level, easy-to-comprehend understanding of the Nacha Operating Rules and Guidelines for companies originating ACH transactions. Also includes a sample letter for financial institutions to use in communicating the delivery of the guide to their corporate Originators.
Format: PDF
ACH Originator Annual Letter (Sample)
Electronic Version -
Specifically crafted for Originating Depository Financial Institutions (ODFIs), this letter serves as an annual engagement tool with ACH Originators. It provides instructions on accessing the Nacha Operating Rules online and includes a comprehensive breakdown of the 2024 Federal Reserve Bank holidays. The letter is provided in a Word document format, offering ODFIs the flexibility to seamlessly integrate any additional pertinent information from their ACH origination education program into the letter.
529OL - ACHPro (Online)
ACHPro is a self-paced, computer-based training program developed to increase your knowledge of the ACH. ACHPro has been developed to promote knowledge of the ACH network. This tool can be used to evaluate your level of expertise of the ACH and related payment systems, and to identify those areas that may require additional development. ACHPro was designed to make learning fun.
User Access opens in early May and closes Friday, December 29th
Registration closes Friday, October 27th
50500 - Image & RDC Guide
Electronic
The purpose of the Image and Remote Deposit Capture Guide is to provide your institution with an overview of Check 21, remote deposit capture, image exchange, ACH check conversion, and to help you gain a better understanding of the best clearing options. Utilize this guide to decide if you should implement a branch capture or image exchange solution and how to offer a remote deposit capture product to your customers. Included is a sample FI/Company RDC Agreement; a sample RDC Risk Management Policy; and two sample RFP's just to name a few.
Format: Electronic
27000 - Rules Review Guide for Originating Companies
Electronic Version -
This Rules Review Guide is designed to assist an originating company when reviewing its ACH functions and to provide an understanding of the requirements of the Nacha Operating Rules. The guide will help the originating company and its Financial Institution stay in compliance with the Nacha Operating Rules.
This guide contains the following attachments:
- 7-page ACH Rules Review Guide
- ACH Originator Review Form
- Sample Direct Deposit via ACH Authorization (Originator - Consumer Receiver)
- Sample Direct Payment via ACH Authorization (Originator - Consumer Receiver)
- Sample Authorization Language and Ineligible Items for ACH Check Conversion
- Returns, Notifications of Change (NOCs), & Other Codes
- Glossary of Terms
- ACH Security Framework Guidance and Checklists
APRP Flashcards
Electronic Format -
You can now access our APRP flashcards virtually, making it easier to fit valuable study time into your busy schedule! No need to lug around bulky paper flashcards. Test and refine your knowledge anytime, anywhere you take your mobile device! This self-study tool includes six electronic flashcard "decks," each based on one of the six focus areas of the APRP exam. Choose to study one focus area at a time or all areas together. Enjoy all the features of traditional flashcards such as easily flipping through cards and tracking your progress but with additional functionality that allows you to rate your comfort level with topics and utilize spaced repetition to better reinforce your knowledge. Your electronic flashcard subscription provides you with six-months of full access to your study tool from any computer or mobile device.
654 - Check Quick Reference Cards
These convenient, durable cards have had a total makeover. Keep relevant check/image information right at your fingertips, including all of the available X9 image standard return reason codes and the most commonly used Federal Reserve adjustment type descriptions and time frames. Also provides UCC information regarding the handling of lost cashier’s checks and stale/ post-dated checks.
554 - Check/Image Flashcards
The newest set of check/image flashcards has been updated to reflect all Regulation CC amendments effective in 2018. Utilize the 250 cards as a hands-on, convenient study aide or to brush up on your check/image knowledge. Materials covered include: a general overview; laws and regulations; fraud and risk mitigation; operations; and products, standard and format information.
So You Think You Want To Become An NCP?
On-Demand
Have you thought about becoming a National Check Professional? By attending this session you will understand the value in becoming an NCP. We will show you what the exam consists of and what you need to do to prepare for the upcoming exam. It is not too early to start preparing for the exam which will be given later this spring. Attend this session and kick-start your preparation!