international association of risk and compliance professionals

What international association of risk and compliance professionals does

Compliance LLC is a privately held professional training and certification organization incorporated in Wilmington, NC, with offices in Washington, DC. Operating under the consumer-facing brand International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP) and five additional vertical-specific associations (SOXCPA for Sarbanes-Oxley, BiiiCPA for Basel III, S2A for Solvency II, IAMBD for money and banking documentation, and IAHFP for hedge fund professionals), it serves risk managers, compliance officers, board members, and information security professionals globally across an estimated 57-58 countries.

The company delivers content through four modalities: in-house instructor-led training (instructors travel to client sites), online live training (synchronous virtual sessions via Zoom, Webex, or Microsoft Teams), video-recorded training (licensed pre-recorded content embeddable in client learning platforms), and asynchronous distance learning with online certification exams. SOXCPA is positioned by the company as the largest association of Sarbanes-Oxley professionals in the world. The offering includes membership programs with regular (weekly or monthly) updates, specialized training, certification, and an Authorized Certified Trainer (ACT) program that enables third parties to deliver Compliance LLC-certified instruction.

Revenue is generated through direct sales of training programs and membership fees under multi-year contracts or Memoranda of Understanding, with pricing not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on dedicated association websites as the primary marketing channel and direct corporate engagement to close enterprise training deals. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, no acquisitions, no patents, and no AI or technology platform beyond standard virtual meeting tooling.

Name

international association of risk and compliance professionals

Legal name

Compliance LLC

Website

https://compliance-llc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Compliance LLC operates the International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP) and five niche compliance associations (SOXCPA, BiiiCPA, S2A, IAMBD, IAHFP), delivering instructor-led, online live, video-recorded, and distance-learning certification programs to risk and compliance professionals across 57-58 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Compliance Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN), Governance, Controls & Internal Control Frameworks (EDABAJAL), Insurance Finance & Risk (Actuarial, Claims, Solvency) (EDABAJAJ)

Keywords

• Risk compliance training
• Professional certification
• Regulatory compliance
• Sarbanes-oxley training
• Basel iii compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Training Programs: Compliance LLC generates revenue through the sale of professional training programs in risk and compliance. Programs include In-House Instructor-Led Training (tailored for specific organizations with an instructor traveling to client location), Online Live Training (synchronous virtual training via Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams), Video-Recorded Training (pre-recorded professional content licensed to clients), and Distance Learning and Certification Programs (asynchronous self-study delivered via email). Revenue is generated through program fees, certification fees, and membership programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Compliance LLC delivers professional risk and compliance training and certification programs through four primary delivery formats: In-House Instructor-Led Training (instructors travel to client locations), Online Live Training (synchronous virtual sessions via Zoom, Webex, or Microsoft Teams), Video-Recorded Training (pre-recorded content licensed to clients for on-demand use), and Distance Learning and Certification Programs (asynchronous self-study with online exams). The company operates multiple specialized professional association sub-brands—SOXCPA (Sarbanes Oxley), BiiiCPA (Basel III), S2A (Solvency II), IARCP (Risk and Compliance), IAMBD (Money and Banking Documentation), and IAHFP (Hedge Fund Professionals)—each offering domain-specific training, membership programs with regular updates, certification, and Authorized Certified Trainer (ACT) programs.

Product overview

Compliance LLC offers a portfolio of professional training and certification programs across multiple risk and compliance domains. The core offering consists of four training delivery formats: In-House Instructor-Led Training, Online Live Training, Video-Recorded Training, and Distance Learning with Certification programs. These training programs are organized under multiple specialized sub-brand associations including SOXCPA (Sarbanes Oxley), BiiiCPA (Basel III), S2A (Solvency II), IARCP (Risk and Compliance), IAMBD (Money and Banking Documentation), and IAHFP (Hedge Fund Professionals). The Reading Room provides supplementary newsletter content to IARCP members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Professionals Association (SOXCPA): The largest association of Sarbanes Oxley professionals in the world, providing training and certification in SOX compliance.
• Basel III Compliance Professionals Association (BiiiCPA)

Products and services

• In-House Instructor-Led Training Programs Training programs designed or tailored specifically for persons working for a specific company or organization (board members, risk managers, compliance managers, information security managers, and employees). An instructor from Compliance LLC travels to the location chosen by the client and leads the class according to the needs of the client and the contract.
• Online Live Training Programs Synchronous (real time, not pre-recorded) training programs delivered in a live virtual meeting room via platforms such as Zoom, Webex, and Microsoft Teams. Instructors tailor the method of delivery (interactive, non-interactive) to client needs, lead the virtual class, and answer questions in real time.
• Video-Recorded Training Programs Professional pre-recorded training programs where instructors tailor content and record it in a professional studio. Training material is licensed by Compliance LLC to clients for internal use and may be incorporated into the client's internal learning platform for on-demand access. Includes Orientation Video Training and Compliance Video Training programs.
• Distance Learning and Certification Programs Asynchronous self-study distance learning programs where recipients receive training material via email and study at their own speed. Includes certification upon completion with online exams accessed via credentials (username and password).
• Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Professionals Association (SOXCPA) The largest association of Sarbanes Oxley professionals in the world, offering membership programs, regular updates, specialized training, certification, and Authorized Certified Trainer (ACT) programs for SOX compliance professionals and organizations.
• Basel III Compliance Professionals Association (BiiiCPA) Professional association offering membership programs, regular updates, specialized training, certification, and Authorized Certified Trainer (ACT) programs for Basel III compliance professionals in banking and financial services.
• Solvency II Association (S2A) Professional association offering membership programs, regular updates, specialized training, certification, and Authorized Certified Trainer (ACT) programs for Solvency II compliance professionals in the insurance industry.
• International Association of Risk and Compliance Professionals (IARCP) Professional association offering membership programs, regular updates (weekly or monthly), specialized training, certification, and Authorized Certified Trainer (ACT) programs for risk and compliance professionals across industries.
• International Association of Money and Banking Documentation (IAMBD) Professional association offering membership programs, training, and certification programs for money and banking documentation professionals.
• International Association of Hedge Fund Professionals (IAHFP) Professional association offering membership programs, regular updates, specialized training, certification, and Authorized Certified Trainer (ACT) programs for hedge fund professionals.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP): A global membership association offering risk certification programs (e.g., FRM) and continuing education — the closest direct peer in the risk-and-compliance certification and association model.
• Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS): A global membership association delivering AML and financial-crime compliance certifications and training — closely comparable to Compliance LLC's association-led, certification-based model.
• Skillsoft: A major enterprise compliance and professional training provider offering courses, certification prep, and learning platforms across regulatory and risk topics — directly competitive with Compliance LLC's training and certification model at the enterprise level.
• International Compliance Association (ICA): A global membership body offering compliance and anti-money-laundering certifications and training — a direct peer in the international association-based compliance certification model.
• Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA): International membership association for risk professionals offering the PRM certification and specialized training — directly comparable to IARCP and BiiiCPA in scope and delivery model.

Emerging players

• SANS Institute: Specialized training and certification provider whose information-security and risk curricula overlap with Compliance LLC's information-security-manager audience and enterprise instructor-led model.

Broad incumbents

• AICPA: Major US professional association offering credentials and continuing education relevant to SOX, audit, and corporate compliance — a scaled incumbent serving similar buyer personas.
• Thomson Reuters (Regulatory Intelligence / Learning): A broad incumbent offering compliance training, regulatory intelligence, and certification content across SOX, Basel, and financial regulation — overlapping with Compliance LLC's domain from a larger, technology-enabled base.
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA): Global professional association for internal auditors offering certifications (CIA) and SOX/audit training — overlapping meaningfully with SOXCPA's audience and curriculum.
• Wolters Kluwer (Compliance Solutions, including former SAI Global): A large incumbent providing compliance training, certification, and risk management solutions to financial institutions — a scaled, technology-enabled competitor to Compliance LLC's enterprise compliance training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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