Family businesses, ownership groups and individual family members need to protect not only their business assets, but also their privacy and reputation. Cybersecurity is often thought of as a risk that only large businesses need to be concerned with. In today’s digital world, attackers are realizing that family businesses are prime targets due to generally outdated IT infrastructure and lax security protections.  Join Baker Tilly family business strategy group and cybersecurity specialists for this webinar discussing ways to protect your business, ownership group and individual family members from risk associated with technology-related vulnerability. Who should attend? Leaders of family-owned businesses Family members of family enterprises Key takeaways Understand cybersecurity risks associated with family businesses Describe the cyber threats that face high net worth individuals Learn how to manage your cybersecurity risks both in the workplace and personally Information about CPE eligibility There are no prerequisites for this webinar, and advance preparation is not required. There is no cost to attend this webinar. Level: basic CPE credit: one (1) hour total credit Field of study: Specialized Knowledge CPE host: Kyla Schmidt A certificate of completion will be emailed to you four to six weeks following the event.  For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund policies, please contact Heather Eggers at +1 (608) 240 2522.  Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: learningmarket.org.

Family Business

Gary A. Plaster

Atit  Shah

Erich Bergen

Brian Nichols

Risk Advisory

Cybersecurity

Protecting you and your family business against cyber risks

Join us for the  annual Utility University 2019  – a must-attend conference focused on exploration of the timely issues that affect the day-to-day financial and business operations of Midwestern municipal electric and water utilities and public utility districts. Utility University attendees experience unparalleled opportunities for sharpening skills, sharing solutions and learning from peer utilities, and receiving resources to maximize operations and performance. We proudly announce our 2019 Utility University keynote speaker: Cecilia Velasquez, Director of Financial Services/Controller, with San Antonio Water System, who will provide insight on the state of the utility industry. Conference resources Program Presenters Registration Hotel accommodations FAQs Reasons to attend Stay up to date on the latest financial and business topics and trends affecting municipal utilities and public utility districts Gain knowledge from informative general sessions and engaging breakout sessions Earn continuing education credit Network with fellow public utility professionals from around the Midwest Learn how to confront the challenges that keep you awake at night Return to your community inspired with ideas and practices you can start implementing right away Topics we’ll explore Utility University focuses on business and financial topics and trends for municipal utilities and public utility districts. Attendees will gain the knowledge and tools to enhance the day-to-day financial and business operations of utility organizations. State of the utility industry Maximize your financial advisor relationship  Developing a resiliency plan Making the best hiring decisions: Professionally validated employment tests Financial planning to improve your bond rating Operational resiliency through process improvement Navigating the new lease accounting standard Financial reporting's future: Understanding new and proposed GASB standards Establishing a financial strategy to achieve your utility's goals Who should attend Financial and management professionals who work in Midwestern municipal utilities and public utility districts in these positions are encouraged to attend Utility University: Chief financial officers, finance directors, comptrollers and accountants Chief executive officers, general managers and assistant general managers Clerks and treasurers City administrators, managers and assistants Vice presidents and directors of operations Management analysts and assistants Members of governing bodies including board members and other elected officials Public works and utilities superintendents, administrators, directors and managers  Information about CPE eligibility  There are no prerequisites for this event, and advance preparation is not required.  Level: Basic
CPE credit: 7.5 hours total credit 
Field of study: Accounting (Governmental), Finance, Management Advisory Services and Personnel/HR 
CPE host: Anna Nelson A certificate of completion will be emailed to you four to six weeks following the event.  For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund policies, please contact Heather Eggers at +1 (608) 240 2522.  Baker Tilly is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor 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 submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: learningmarket.org.

Energy

State & Local Government

Municipal Advisory

Utility University  2019