The Boards Role in Risk Management

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 12, 2024
ESTIMATED DURATION: 60 MINUTES

Every credit union needs to identify the risks they face, and implement internal controls to mitigate losses. But where does the Board of Directors fit into the process? We will discuss the risk management process credit unions must follow, and help you gain an understanding of the role the Board must play.

MEET THE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT

Susan Landauer is a certified public accountant, with over 35 years of experience in the accounting and the financial services industry, most recently focusing for 20 years on forensic investigations. These forensic investigations include the tracing of hidden assets, net worth evaluations, embezzlements, and marriage and partnership dissolutions. She has qualified and testified as an expert witness in both federal and local courts. 

 Susan began her career with a big four accounting firm. She then worked for seven years at one of the nation’s top ten banking institutions, where she functioned as the Vice President and Financial Controller of the Trust subsidiaries and Private Banking department. Susan was then the Senior Vice President of the New York State Credit Union League.