As defined by the Agent Reporting Agreement (ARA), all ARC accredited agencies must have:

As defined by the Agent Reporting Agreement (ARA), all ARC accredited agencies must have:

• A. A designated ARC Specialist Qualifier (ASQ)
• B. A designated compliance officer
• C. A minimum capitalization
• D. A designated ARC Specialist Qualifier (ASQ) designated by the travel agency owner/officer

Answer: (A)

The requirement focuses on accountability through a single, designated ARC Specialist Qualifier who oversees ARC duties within the agency. This person is the primary point of contact with ARC, ensuring staff training, proper reporting, and compliance with ARC standards. Having an ASQ centralizes responsibility and helps ARC verify that the agency operates according to its rules. Other options don’t fit because ARC accreditation doesn’t mandate a separate compliance officer, nor does it hinge on minimum capitalization. While an ASQ can be appointed by agency leadership, the essential point is simply that there is a designated ARC Specialist Qualifier to handle ARC-related responsibilities.

The requirement focuses on accountability through a single, designated ARC Specialist Qualifier who oversees ARC duties within the agency. This person is the primary point of contact with ARC, ensuring staff training, proper reporting, and compliance with ARC standards. Having an ASQ centralizes responsibility and helps ARC verify that the agency operates according to its rules.

Other options don’t fit because ARC accreditation doesn’t mandate a separate compliance officer, nor does it hinge on minimum capitalization. While an ASQ can be appointed by agency leadership, the essential point is simply that there is a designated ARC Specialist Qualifier to handle ARC-related responsibilities.