The Top Ten Cooperative Fraud Schemes for 2016

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM MT / 09:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: Jeff Brandenburg,, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Moderator:
Learning Objectives:
This one-hour session is designed to give attendees a better understanding of when considering fraud prevention and detection, what are the boards responsibilities, what are the management duties and outside auditor duties? And to have them ask the questions “Is your cyber security solid and what current best practices in dealing with fraud are?”
Field of Study: Taxes
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.
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Course Description

Let's face it, statistics show that every organization has some level of fraud, waste and abuse occurring. In this one-hour session we will talk about The Top Ten Cooperative Fraud Schemes seen by cooperatives and what you can do to help detect and prevent them from happening to you. This presentation will include real-life examples seen by those at cooperatives and will invite the audience to participate in discussions.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Jeff Brandenburg,, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Jeff Brandenburg specializes in providing auditing, accounting and consulting services for cooperatives and other commercial entities and is the managing principal of the agribusiness and cooperative (ABC) group at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. He is responsible for coordinating firm wide and regional ABC activities and works to insure that clients receive the quality services they expect and deserve. He has experience in all phases of assurance, tax, and client services and focuses on high-level business consulting ensuring client’s needs are met. Jeff has more than 30 years’ experience serving the agribusiness, cooperative, and insurance industries. Jeff has spoken to local and national groups on topics ranging from fraud prevention and detection to equity management, risk assessment and management procedures, cooperative taxation, mutual insurance taxation, along with a wide array of other topics of interest. His involvement and leadership roles in various local and national organizations allow him to be a resource for the clients he serves.

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.

For more information regarding NSAC CLNs or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the NSAC Headquarters, 7946 Clyo Road, Suite A, Centerville, OH 45459, 937-222-6707, or info@nsacoop.org.

What is NSAC's Cooperative Learning Network?
The NSAC Cooperative Learning Network is a live, interactive webinar, and you can attend from any location with internet and/or telephone access. NSAC members can attend an unlimited number of CLNs at no charge!

Each Cooperative Learning Network will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. CLNs typically include a Q&A session where participants can ask questions live or by chat. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required, unless otherwise stated in the course information. Attendees are able to download copies of the slides and/or handouts and are provided a link to view the recording (unless the description states the session will not be recorded). These tools help continue your learning experience after the session.

CPE Credits
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor (#103068) of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based.

Why NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks?

Fast.
No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a course designed to easily fit into your busy schedule.

Convenient.
No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your desk, device or conference room.

Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks are free for members and available to non members at a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.