Webinar: ACH Origination for the Frontline
March 31, 2025 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
An in-depth understanding of the ACH origination process is foundational if the frontline is expected to properly process transactions.
Attending this webinar will help frontline staff develop practical skills to manage ACH origination effectively, meet compliance standards, and deliver seamless accountholder support in day-to-day operations.
AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:
- Explain the basic principles of ACH transactions
- Identify common types of ACH transactions
- Describe the key steps in the ACH origination process
- Understand the benefits of ACH origination for businesses
- Recognize potential risks associated with ACH origination
WEBINAR DETAILS
This session will provide frontline staff with a detailed understanding of ACH origination processes, empowering them to effectively manage transactions and offer high-quality accountholder support. Participants will explore essential concepts, roles, and workflows needed for daily operations including:
- Key concepts of ACH origination
- Roles and responsibilities in ACH transactions
- ACH origination workflow and daily operations
- Compliance and risk management
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This informative session is designed for frontline staff, ACH operations staff, AAP/APRP candidates, and compliance staff.
TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT
- Frontline quick reference cards
- Employee training log
- Interactive quiz
- PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
- Attendance certificate provided to self-report CE credits
Speaker: Michele L. Barlow, Macha/PAR
Michele Barlow is the Senior Vice President at Macha/PAR (Everything Payments, Everywhere), a payments association with offices in Wisconsin and Maryland. She is responsible for development and execution of association training and certification programs, conference and event planning, and member service. Michele is a past member of Nacha’s Blue Ribbon Panel and a current member of the Payments Institute’s Board of Regents and the APRP Oversight Panel. She is active on other national committees, and a frequent speaker at industry events.
Prior to joining Macha in 2009, Michele was a corporate trainer for a financial institution. She obtained her AAP and NCP certifications in 2010 and 2011 respectively and has been granted the APRP designation. She holds a bachelor’s from the University of Wisconsin.