Innovations in Equity and Patronage

CPE: 1 Credit Hour

Join us for a comprehensive webinar as we explore the pressing industry challenges facing Cooperatives today. Discover the numerous benefits of a modern Equity and Patronage system designed to support the unique accounting needs, compliance requirements, and transparency requests of cooperative members. During this webinar, we will discuss:

• Industry challenges facing Cooperatives.
• Benefits of a modern cloud-based system to support your equity and patronage needs and provide transparency to members through a self-service portal.
• A first-hand account from the IT Director at Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative on their journey from a homegrown Equity and Patronage system to a modern, cloud-based solution.
• Questions cooperatives should ask to evaluate their current system and identify priorities for their future system.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Kyle Cook, Team Manager, Levridge

Kyle has more than 5 years of consulting experience and a deep accounting background, previously working as an inventory analyst and cost accounting manager. Kyle has expertise in Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, trade and logistics, supply chain, and strategic planning. He received a degree in accounting and business management from Utah Valley University. Kyle holds the following Microsoft certifications: Financial Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations and Distribution and Trade in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. 

Presenter: John Wieser, IT Director, Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative (MDFC)

John Wiserner is the IT Director Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative, with over 30 years of experience.  His primarily focus is on Shareholder Accounting, ERP systems, and software development.

Moderator: Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants 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.