Pacific Northwest Annual Chapter Meeting

Tax Update (1 Taxes CPE Credit)
Kyle Meissner, Cordell Neher & Co

Description:
This session is designed to bring you the latest and up-to-date tax law changes and new tax return reporting items. Additionally, this session will explore any anticipated future tax law changes. Some of the topics that may be covered include: Meals and Entertainment, 163(j) Interest Expense Limitation, Net Operating Losses, and other Federal Credit Updates. 

Cooperative Law Review (1 Business Law CPE Credit)
Dustin Klinger, Thede Culpepper Moore Munro & Stillman LLP

Description: 
This session with provide an overview of the current changes to law that will have an impact on cooperatives in the Pacific Northwest, including an update on specific provisions of cooperative law in Oregon and Washington State.

The Workforce of the Future (1.5 Personnel/HR CPE Credit)
Jeff Dieleman - Moderator
Mike Phillips - Northwest Wholesale, Inc.
Linda Gray - Diamond Fruit Growers, Inc.
Dustin Klinger - Thede Culpepper Moore Munro & Stillman LLP
David Cobia - Clifton Larson & Allen

Description: 
This session will provide an interactive discussion on the current state of general trends in the labor markets within agriculture as well as information on the accounting work force in both public and private accounting.

ASC 842-Leases (1 Accounting CPE Credit)
David Bohl, Moss Adams, LLP

Description: 
Most public companies reporting under US GAAP have adopted the new lease accounting standard. While the FASB granted private entities additional time, the effective date is fast approaching.  This session will review how to implement this delayed standard and discuss possible pitfalls.

Private Equity In Agriculture (1 Business Management & Organization CPE Credit)
Jeff Dieleman, Moss Adams, LLP

Description:
As Private Equity continues to have a significant impact on agriculture in the Pacific Northwest, this session will focus on the current trends in private equity including recent activity and how to best position your cooperative for long-term success.

Latest Trends in ERP Systems (1 Accounting CPE Credit)
Labi Rabiu, Moss Adams Enterprise Systems Consulting

Description: 
Learn how a cloud ERP solution can help improve financial controls, processes, decision-making, and more for growth-minded cooperatives.

Market Outlook-Lenders Perspective (1 Economics CPE Credit)
Cary Fry, Farm Credit Services

Description: 
This session will provide market insights from a lenders perspective on the agricultural activity in the Pacific Northwest, including general forecasts and examples of successful management practices.