Anti money laundering software is used by companies to detect suspicious activities by persons or organizations who are trying to generate income through illegal actions. Compliance professionals use this software to comply with regulations such as the Bank Secrecy Act and with corporate policies regarding financial fraud. Accountants and managers from all departments can also benefit from using this type of software when evaluating new customers and suppliers. Additionally, anti-money laundering software is used by banks and financial institutions to detect suspicious and fraudulent activities that may impact their profitability and damage their reputation.