Agenda

Aug 19, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EST

RTP Operating Rules section IX.A.2 requires every RTP Participant to complete an annual self-audit verifying compliance with the Participation Rules and the Operating Rules. Participants must complete and sign the Self-Audit Form and submit it to The Clearing House (TCH) by March 31 of the following year. TCH does not prescribe a specific audit methodology, but it does identify a comprehensive list of key topics that Participants are expected to evaluate.

This session will walk RTP Participants through how to actually conduct the annual self-audit. Drawing directly from TCH’s Self-Audit Workbook and the RTP Operating Rules effective September 30, 2026, the session will cover all 35 key topics across general Participant responsibilities, fraud and risk monitoring, errors and unauthorized payments, the Request for Payment (RFP) lifecycle, and Participant-as-Sending-Participant-of-PSP-customers’ requirements. Attendees will leave with a section-by-section audit checklist, a completion guide, and a clear path to finishing the self-audit by the March 31 deadline.

Topics

KEY WEBINAR TAKEAWAYS:

• Self-audit requirements under the RTP Operating Rules and what every Participant is expected to evaluate annually
• The Clearing House (TCH) Self-Audit Form and Self-Audit Workbook section by section, with practical guidance for documenting compliance
• High-risk RTP Participation Rules areas (24/7 operations, fraud monitoring, OFAC, RFP warranty, and errors and unauthorized payments) and what evidence to gather
• Building an audit work plan, gathering defensible evidence, and preparing findings for your audit committee

This webinar is part of the Collection Series

Speaker(s)

Kevin Olsen, AFPP, AAP, NCP, APRP, CHPC
Pidgin/Payments Professor

For nearly two decades, Kevin Olsen has led the development and delivery of dynamic education programs through in-person sessions, web conferences, and webcasts. Widely recognized as the “Payments Professor,” Kevin combines deep expertise in electronic payments with an engaging, motivational style he calls edutainment—education that’s motivating, informative, and fun. With a master’s in industrial/organizational psychology, he blends knowledge and presentation skills to create impactful learning experiences. Kevin’s passion for teaching and his ability to make complex payment topics clear and compelling have made him one of the industry’s most sought-after speakers and trainers.

Fees

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