The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives

Accounting, Tax, Finance and Business Education Uniquely Tailored to Cooperatives

The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is the only professional organization dedicated to providing education, resources and connections to professionals exclusively involved in the financial management and planning of cooperatives.

Joining the NSAC connects you with a vibrant network of professionals and industry experts in the cooperative sector, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Members gain access to specialized education through events, webinars, and seminars tailored to cooperative tax, accounting, and finance. With resources like "The Cooperative Accountant" and CONNECT, our exclusive platform, NSAC supports your professional growth while keeping you informed on industry trends.

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NSAC Mississippi Valley 2025 Annual Meeting
June 22 - 24, 2025

NSAC Mississippi Valley 2025 Annual Meeting

Join us on June 22–24, 2025, and get ready for an unforgettable experience in St. Louis, Missouri! The Mississippi Valley Chapter Annual Meeting is your opportunity to dive into top-tier education and connect with fellow cooperative tax and accounting professionals from across the region. This year’s event will feature education sessions designed to sharpen your skills, expand your industry knowledge, and help you stay ahead of the ...

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Last In First Out, The What, Why and How
July 10, 2025

Last In First Out, The What, Why and How

Join us for an insightful Cooperative Learning Network (CLN) webinar focused on the fundamentals of Last In, First Out (LIFO) inventory accounting from a tax perspective. Specifically, you’ll learn what is LIFO, why you might or might not want to adopt LIFO and how it works. This session is ideal for accounting professionals in cooperatives seeking to strengthen their knowledge of inventory accounting methods and their tax implications.

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NSAC 2025 Far Western and Pacific Northwest Annual Meeting
July 16 - 18, 2025

NSAC 2025 Far Western and Pacific Northwest Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the  2025 Far Western and Pacific Northwest Annual Meeting, taking place July 16–18, 2025, in vibrant Seattle, Washington. Designed for cooperative tax and accounting professionals, this conference offers an exceptional blend of education and networking opportunities. Expand your expertise with informative sessions and workshops, earn CPE credits, all while connecting with professionals in your local area. 

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NSAC Electric Cooperative Chapter Annual Meeting
July 22, 2025

NSAC Electric Cooperative Chapter Annual Meeting

Please join us for the Electric Cooperative Chapter Annual Meeting, being held virtually Thursday, July 18th. The meeting will discuss current activities within the chapter, and other important topics.  There will also be Prize Drawings.  Looking forward to seeing you there!Starts: July 22, 2025 02:00 PM (EST)Ends: July 22, 2025 02:30 PM (EST)Zoom:  Please log into Connect for login instructions. 

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Cheers to 90 Years! NSAC is Celebrating a Milestone!

Cheers to 90 Years! NSAC is Celebrating a Milestone!

April 11, 2025

The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives is thrilled to celebrate its 90th Anniversary—a milestone marking nine decades of supporting professionals in cooperative financial management and planning while advancing the cooperative model. Since 1935, NSAC has been the go-to for industry-specific education, resources, and connections. We’re kicking off the celebration in style at COMPASS, where attendees, both virtual ...

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The Cooperative Accountant Summer 2025

The Cooperative Accountant Summer 2025

June 6, 2025

The Summer 2025 issue of The Cooperative Accountant (TCA) has been released! Focusing on cooperative-related issues, such as accounting and auditing, finance, cooperative management, legal and regulatory issues and taxation, this journal has become widely recognized as the industry standard. NSAC members, please log into Connect to view or download the latest issue.

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Key Financial Considerations for Electric Cooperatives Implementing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Programs

Key Financial Considerations for Electric Cooperatives Implementing Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Programs

May 14, 2025

Introduction As electric cooperatives evaluate the implementation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Programs, finance professionals must carefully evaluate financial, regulatory, and operational impacts of any programs under consideration. A well-structured DER program for an electric cooperative aligns technology, infrastructure, financial models, policy, and consumer engagement to maximize grid reliability, cost-effectiveness, and member ...

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FASB Issues Standard That Clarifies Guidance for Identifying the Accounting Acquirer in a Business Combination

FASB Issues Standard That Clarifies Guidance for Identifying the Accounting Acquirer in a Business Combination

May 12, 2025

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today published an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that improves the requirements for identifying the accounting acquirer in FASB Accounting Standards Codification® Topic 805, Business Combinations. The ASU is based on a recommendation of the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF). “The new ASU is the first recommendation from the recently reconstituted EITF to be issued ...

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