NSAC - Far Western Chapter

57th Annual Meeting

Join the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives - Far Western Chapter for our 57th Annual Meeting and Conference in Monterey, May 22, 23, and 24, 2013.

Program Schedule

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

8:00 - 12:00    EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Dan Nutley, Moss Adams)

          Understanding Cooperatives

          Pool Accounting 

12:00 - 1:00    LUNCH

1:00 - 5:00    EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (Dan Nutley, Moss Adams)

          Financing Alternatives

          Taxation - Basic and Advanced

1:00 - 5:00    CHAPTER DIRECTORS MEETING – Strategic Planning

6:00 - 8:00    PRESIDENT'S HOSPITALITY RECEPTION

Thursday, May 23, 2013

8:00 - 12:00    GENERAL PROGRAM – During this morning session, two courses will present at the same time.  You may choose to attend either course (a) or (b)

          8:00    Early Bird Prizes

          8:05  a) Federal & State Tax Update (Brett Houston & Matt Davis, KPMG) class also presents at 10:10

                    b) Implementing Health Care Reform (J Herr & C Young, Paychex) class also presents at 11:05       

9:00  a) Farm Bill Update / Grant Case Studies  (Geoff Chinnock, Morrison & Company)

                    b) Health Plan Alternatives – Using Captives to Provide Health Benefits (Tomi Wynn, Aon Ins)      

9:50    Break

10:05    Early Bird Prizes

 10:10  a) Identity Theft / Encryption Safeguards (Reid Coyne, Prudential Annuities)

                      b) Federal & State Tax Update (Brett Houston & Matt Davis, KPMG) class also presents 8:05

11:05  a) Implementing Health Care Reform (J Herr & C Young, Paychex) class also presents at 8:05

                      b) Food Safety & Recalls / New Regulations (Alex Ott, Ott & Davison Consulting)                        

12:00 - 1:30    LUNCHEON   Legislative update (Emily Rooney, Agricultural Council of California)

1:45    Early Bird Prizes

1:50  Audit and Accounting Update (Dan Nutley, Moss Adams)

2:45  State Taxes General Overview of BOE & Specialized State Tax Issues (James Kuhl) 

3:40    Break

4:00    Early Bird Prizes

4:05  International Ag issues – Trends in the Local Food Market (Daniel Sumner, UC Davis)

6:30 - 9:00    ANNUAL BANQUET

Friday, May 24, 2013

8:00 Early Bird Prizes

8:05  Cooperative Governance Benchmarking Data (Brent Hueth, University of Wisconsin)

9:00  Repair Regulations (Eric Lucas & James Atkinson, KPMG)

9:50    Break

10:05    Early Bird Prizes

10:10  Market Update / Economic Trends (Curt Covington Bank of the West)

11:05  Business Meeting –

           12:00 - 2:00    CLOSING LUNCHEON and Late Bird Prizes 

We have reserved a block of rooms for the conference at a discounted rate; you will need to reserve your room using the link provided, and make a reservation by April 21, 2013, so that you can take advantage of the discounted rate.   

Make your reservation online at: http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/M/MRYESES-NSA-20130521/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

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