The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently held its biannual Accounting Conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, bringing together Council accountants from across its 10 offices worldwide to ensure adherence to financial regulations. USGC Director of Finance Addis Tilahun (rear, right) discussed topics including the Council's transition to a new accounting software and the organization's use of regional agricultural promotion program (RAPP) funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.