JEWELERS VIGILANCE COMMITTEE PRESENTS "WHAT THE IRS EXPECTS WHEN EXAMINING YOUR AML (ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING) PROGRAM" 

IRS Agent to Outline Plans for Government Examinations of Jewelry Anti-Money Laundering Programs

New York City - January 4, 2007 - JVC (Jewelers Vigilance Committee) is presenting “What the IRS Expects When Examining Your AML Program" the newest in its series of AML (anti-money laundering) seminars for the jewelry industry.  IRS Agent F. Kim Buggs, the seminar’s keynote speaker, will outline plans for government examinations of jewelry AML programs, how such examinations will be conducted, what criteria the IRS will use to conduct examinations, and how to prepare for the IRS.  Cecilia Gardner, JVC’s president, CEO and general counsel will moderate. Both Buggs and Gardner will answer questions.  Attendance at the seminar will qualify as part of jewelers’ AML training program, also required under the AML rules. "What the IRS Expects When Examining Your AML Program" will be held at JA/NY Winter Show, Monday, January 22, 2007, Meeting Room 1E02, 8:30 AM – 10 AM. Attendance is free, registration is not required, but early arrival is recommended.

Further Info on Seminar

JVC continues to offer qualified educational programs that meet the legal requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act.  JVC’s contact services, including AML program development and independent testing of your AML program ensure that jewelry dealers are full compliant. 

Comments Cecilia Gardner: “JVC has been very proactive in communicating important AML issues pertaining to the manufacture, sale and advertising of fine jewelry to the jewelry industry.  The association’s newest seminar was developed to keep jewelers who are required to develop and test their AML programs up-to-date about how the IRS will conduct their examinations.  In addition, the seminar includes tips on how to prepare, i.e., what records to have ready for review.  

According to Marcee Feinberg, Vice President, Marketing for Lazare Kaplan International Inc. - "LKI is a long-time JVC member and supporter. We have found JVC's PATRIOT Act Compliance Kit (PACK) easy to use and understand. In addition, JVC's AML independent testing service was tailored to our specific business practices. I am looking forward to attending this seminar which is for all diamond dealers and jewelers who are responsible for developing and implementing a fully compliant AML program." 

For more information about  “What the IRS Expects When Examining Your AML Program" and JVC’s products and services, visit JVC’s Web site: www.jvclegal.org.