AFIP’s Robertson Joins Midwest Compliance Summit
Organizers of Compliance Summit have announced that David Robertson, executive director of the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals, will speak at the Midwest event this month.
CHICAGO — Organizers of Compliance Summit have announced that David Robertson, executive director of the Association of Finance & Insurance Professionals, will speak at the Midwest event, which is scheduled for April 20–21, 2015, at the DoubleTree Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill.
“Dave brings the experience of training and certifying countless F&I professionals to our stage,” said David Gesualdo, publisher of Auto Dealer Monthly and F&I and Showroom magazines. “He sets high standards for front-end compliance as well as personal accountability for AFIP-certified finance managers and directors.”
On Tuesday, April 21, Robertson will present “Knowledge of the Law Keeps You Out of Trouble and Closes Deals,” which will kick off the Easy-to-Implement Processes and Controls portion of the agenda. Compliance Summit will also include sessions dedicated to Rules and Regulations and Your Responsibilities as well as an open-forum discussion titled “Is it Compliant?”
“When it comes to regulatory compliance, dealers are looking for help,” Robertson said. “I’ll make certain you don’t leave empty handed.”
More information about Compliance Summit, including registration and travel information, is available at ComplianceSummit.com. For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, contact Eric Gesualdo via email or call 727-612-8826.
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