2024 Legislative & Tax Update

Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 02:00 PM ET / 01:00 PM CT / 12:00 PM MT / 11:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: Lisa Van Doren, Vice President & Chief of Staff, Government Affairs, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Moderator: Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountant for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Latest Legislative Developments
- Understand how these legislative changes affect cooperative taxation in 2024, including amendments, updates, and new regulations,
- Learn to assess the implications of these changes on their organization's tax compliance, reporting requirements, and overall financial health.
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

Join us for an insightful dive into the latest legislative developments shaping the cooperative tax landscape in 2024. This 60-minute Zoom presented by Lisa Van Doren, Vice President and Chief of Staff for Government Affairs at NCFC will guide you through key changes and implications of the latest legislative updates.

Discover how these key changes impact your cooperative organization and uncover the implications for your bottom line. Whether you're a seasoned cooperative professional or new to the field, this webinar is your ticket to staying ahead of the curve and maximizing your tax strategies.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Lisa Van Doren, Vice President & Chief of Staff, Government Affairs, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives

Lisa Van Doren serves as Vice President and Chief of Staff for Government Affairs at the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. In this capacity, she oversees NCFC’s government affairs staff and directs NCFC’s public policy agenda. She serves as NCFC liaison to the Congressional Farmer Cooperative Caucus and coordinates the activities of the NCFC Government Affairs Committee.

Prior to joining NCFC in 2008, Lisa served as Director of Public Policy for the National Corn Growers Association. She also served as Professional Staff for the House Committee on Agriculture. There she worked on the 2002 Farm Bill and managed numerous key legislative issues including food safety inspection programs, crop protection regulations, specialty crops, energy, clean air, and forest management.

Lisa also worked in the personal office of former Rep. Charles Stenholm (D-TX) and was an intern for former Rep. Ciro D. Rodriguez (D-TX).

A native Texan, Lisa was raised in Hondo, about 45 miles west of San Antonio, on a beef cattle and horse ranch. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Development. Lisa also earned a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Washington, DC, with her husband, Terry, and their two children.

Moderator: Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountant for Cooperatives

After retiring as Tax Director for Southern States Cooperative, Wayne Sine was asked to serve as Education Director for NSAC. He has been a long-time and active member of NSAC, having served as past President of the Atlantic Chapter and past Chair of the Tax Committee. In addition to his work with NSAC, Wayne has served on the Legal, Tax, and Accounting (LTA) Committee of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chaired the Tax Committees for both the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Virginia Manufacturers Association, served on the Tax Policy Committee of the Virginia Society of CPAs, and served as past Region Vice President for the Tax Executives Institute.

Cost
Free for NSAC Members / $56.00 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.

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.

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.

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.