The New Manufacturing Deduction

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2005
Time: 11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 09:00 AM MT / 08:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenters: Ed Bercot, certified public account, Donald W. Butwill, Senior Manager, Moss Adams, LLP
Moderator:
Learning Objectives:
This session will provide a summary of the general rules covering the new manufacturing deduction as well as the rules that are specifically applicable to cooperatives.
Field of Study: Taxes
Program Level: Overview
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 session will provide a summary of the general rules covering the new manufacturing deduction as well as the rules that are specifically applicable to cooperatives.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Ed Bercot, certified public account

Donald W. Butwill Moss Adams, LLP Don is a Senior Manager with Moss Adams LLP in Stockton, California. He has worked as a tax consultant to cooperatives and food producers for the past 25 years. His practice areas include cooperatives, food processors, and exempt organizations. Don is a long-time member of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) and has served as a National Director at Large, as chairman and vice-chairman of the NSAC Tax committee and as a quarterly Chairperson for the TAXFAX column of The Cooperative Accountant. Don received a B.S. degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Certified Public Accountant American Institute of Certified Public Accountants California Society of Certified Public Accountants National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives Ed Bercot, CPA E d Bercot is a certified public account operating as a sole practitioner from Corpus Christi, Texas. Ed’s firm provides auditing, tax and consulting services to local and regional agricultural cooperatives in South and East Texas. Ed’s clients operate a wide variety of businesses including cotton gins, grain and rice elevators, grain and citrus marketing, fresh citrus packing sheds, citrus juice processing plants, cotton seed processing, cotton warehouses, wholesale and retail sales of agronomy suppliers and general farm supplies. Ed’s clients have revenues under $100 million. Ed is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Texas Society of certified Public Accounts and the National Society of Accountants for Cooperative (NSAC). Ed has been a speaker many times for the Texas Agricultural Coop Council with presentations to coop managers and directors. Ed has served in many positions with the NSAC at both the state and national level including as state director for Texas, membership on the national tax committee and small coop committee. Ed is a regular speaker at the annual NSAC meetings.

Presenter: Donald W. Butwill, Senior Manager, Moss Adams, LLP

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.