MLR1PP13050 - Penalties guidance glossary: A to F

AMLS	Anti Money Laundering Supervision
ASPs	Accountancy Service Providers
Assurance	The term previously used in Customs and Excise for Compliance in HMRC
Breach	A civil offence under the Regulations.
CCAB	Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies.
A criminal investigation	An investigation by HMRC which may lead to criminal prosecution for a breach of the Regulations.
Fraud Investigation Service (FIS)	The part of HMRC responsible for criminal investigations.
CIT	Central Intervention Team.
Clearing House	The initial point of contact whereby the Tribunal Service notify an appeal to HMRC for action. The Clearing House is managed by LC CCG Appeals.
Client	A customer of a TCSP/ASP/EAB.
Compliance	The part of HMRC responsible for Interventions and Compliance Visits
CT Act	Counter Terrorism Act 2008
Culpable turnover	The amount we consider to have been potentially exposed to Money Laundering as a result of a regulatory breach.
Culpable transaction	A relevant transaction where the Regulations were breached.
CY	Current year
Decision	Includes a penalty, amendment, determination, and any similar appealable notice.
Decision Letter	The letter sent to the customers/business at the time the decision is issued.
Decision Maker	Is the officer who has made the Decision to issue a penalty or the decision under review/appeal.
EABs	Estate Agency Businesses
Exposed clients	The number of TCSPs/ASPs/EABs clients who as a result of MLR breaches were not subject to MLR controls and due diligence measures.
EEA	European Economic Area.
Failing	An error which has led to, or is likely to lead to a breach of the Regulations.
FATF	Financial Action Task Force.