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Richard & Associates News Summary

 Weekly News Summary

Here are some things that were in the news last week. Please share these articles with your Supervisory Committee and Board of Directors. If you missed previous editions of the weekly news, summaries of those can be viewed at our archive.  



Have a great week!

Mike Richards, CPA


 

 

Economic and Industry Issues

Knowledge is the key to effective corporate governance. Staying abreast of economic

and industry issues affecting your credit union will prepare you for those responsibilities.

Gain momentum and propel the board forward Read More

Fed expects to keep supporting economy ‘for some time,’ minutes show Read More

 

 

Regulatory and Accounting Issues

 

Regulatory and accounting issues are changing all the time. Staying abreast of those changes

is an important part of the corporate governance.

Appeals court: Websites not subject to ADA Read More

Interim final rule provides CUNA-League sought PCA flexibility Read More

 

Fraud Awareness

As you will see from reviewing these articles, fraud can happen in any credit union. Staying vigilant is the key to preventing your credit union from being the next victim.

Former Apple Store manager indicted in $1.5 million COVID relief fraud case Read More

A fugitive for two years, Danville embezzlement suspect arrested after running from gunfire Read More

Former credit union CEO pleads guilty to embezzlement, tax charges Read More

8 Best Fraud Prevention Tactics for 2021 Read More

 

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