2009 Risk Management Overview
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2009Time: 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 09:00 AM MT / 08:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter(s): Bill Erlenbush - Controller for GROWMARK, Inc.
Learning Objectives:
What are the objectives of risk management? One objective is to reduce the identified risks to a level acceptable by management and the shareholders. Another would be protecting the company and its assets. Attendees can expect to learn how to identify and prioritize risks.
Field of Study: Business Management and Organization
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Course Description
This CLN presentation will provide an awareness of the need for risk management, its objectives and a discussion of the risk management process. An example of a risk management policy and practices will also be discussed.Presenter and Moderator Bios
Bill Erlenbush is the controller at GROWMARK, Inc. In that role, he has responsibility for the ordering and billing functions, accounting operations, general accounting and taxes for the cooperative in both the U.S. and Ontario. He has spent his entire career working in cooperative accounting at GROWMARK. In addition, he has been involved in negotiating major acquisitions for GROWMARK.
Bill's affiliations are many. He is an active member of the NSAC, a member of the NCFC Legal, Tax, and Accounting Committee as well as actively serving on the advisory committee for the Department of Accounting at Illinois State University. His volunteering opportunities include the United Way of McLean County including Chairman of the Board. He also serves as Vice-Chairman of the Heartland Community College Foundation Board of Directors.
Mr. Erlenbush's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Illinois State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
Cost
$56.00 for NSAC Members / $70.00 for Non-Members
Delivery System
- All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
- Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
- Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
- All registrants will receive a link to the CLN’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
- There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.
Registration
All registration is done on-line and each guest must provide their name and email address to participate. All NSAC members may register for free. Non-members may register for a nominal fee.
Refund Policy
NSAC will not issue refunds for CLNs. If a registrant is unable to participate in the CLN and provides notification to info@nsacoop.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future CLN. Alert the NSAC staff member monitoring the CLN if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future CLNs.
Additional Information
Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to document your active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the CLN recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits. Those eligible for credits will receive their certificate by email with 7 business days.
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