Description
RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 24, 2026
DURATION: 55 MINUTES
This webinar provides a brief history of the ACH Network, common terms and definitions, introduces the five key participants in an ACH transaction, and how the information and funds flow through the Network. Participants will walk away with a comprehensive understanding of how the ACH systems works.
ABOUT THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT
Jim Petkovits is Vice President of Education for Wespay and has over eighteen years of payments experience. Jim is responsible for developing and providing education and training to Wespay members through in-person workshops, webinars and in-house training. Prior to joining Wespay, Jim was the ACH Education and Training Manager for the Northwest Clearing House Association (NWCHA) since 2001, and a Customer Service Manager for Bank of America’s ACH Regional Processing Center in Seattle. Jim holds both an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and National Check Professional (NCP) accreditation.
As an innovative payments association, Wespay is dedicated to guiding members through the ever-evolving payments industry with education, information, advisory and advocacy services. Our dedicated team partners with financial institutions, fintech companies, third-party payment providers and organizations that supply payment services related to operations and compliance, risk management and fraud, as well as payments strategy and planning.
As a Direct Member of Nacha, Wespay is a specially recognized and licensed provider of ACH education, publications, and support. Wespay is directly engaged in the Nacha rulemaking process, the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) Program and the Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) Program. Additionally, Wespay is partnered with ECCHO, as a designated Educational Partner for the National Check Professional (NCP) accreditation program.
LEARNING METHOD This is an on-demand e-learning program requiring learners to interact and actively engage throughout the training.
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