Affiliation Arm of ISCB® · Certified under ISO/IEC 17024

The Credentialing Standard for
Compliance Officers

American Certification Board for Compliance Officers — official affiliation arm of ISCB®. Verify credentials, review certification requirements, and connect with your regional chapter.

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ISCB® — ISO/IEC 17024 Certified Accreditation ID 9115
ISO/IEC 17024 Issued by ISCB® · Affiliation: ACBCO
4 Active Chapters Miami HQ · Bogotá · Cali · Panama
Valid Through 2029 Accreditation 9/17/2024–9/17/2029

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Regulatory authorities, employers, and organizations can confirm the credential status of a Compliance Officer certified by ISCB®.

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Enter the credential number (e.g. CCO-0001234) or the certificate holder's government ID number to confirm active status, credential type, and validity period.

Accepted formats: CCO-XXXXXXX · ACO-XXXXXXX · Government ID number

Board-Certified Credentials

ACBCO administers two compliance credentialing tiers issued by ISCB® under ISO/IEC 17024.

Certified

Certified Compliance Officer CCO®

The highest credentialing level for independent compliance professionals. Covers AML, corporate ethics, auditing, and data privacy standards. Practice is independent and unrestricted.

ISO/IEC 17024 Independent practice Issued by ISCB®
Associate

Associate Compliance Officer ACO®

Entry-level credential for compliance professionals developing core competencies. Practice requires supervision from a board-certified CCO®.

Issued by ISCB® Supervised practice

Active Chapters

ACBCO operates through regional chapters that support credential holders and candidates within their jurisdictions.

Global Headquarters

Miami, Florida

American Certification Board for Compliance Officers — HQ. The institutional reference for all certification programs, accreditation oversight, and international affairs.

Regional Chapter

Bogotá, Colombia

American Certification Board for Compliance Officers – Bogota Colombia Chapter. Serves compliance professionals operating under Colombian regulatory frameworks (SFC, UIAF, SAGRILAFT, PTEE).

Regional Chapter

Cali, Colombia

American Certification Board for Compliance Officers – Cali Colombia Chapter. Serves compliance professionals in the Valle del Cauca region and southwestern Colombia.

Regional Chapter

Panama City, Panama

American Certification Board for Compliance Officers – Panama Chapter. Serves compliance professionals operating under Panamanian regulatory frameworks (UAF, SBP, SMV).

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Review the examination requirements and submit your application through the ISCB® certification portal.