Leadership Pillars

NSAC relies on the volunteer efforts of its members and the leadership and dedication they provide to the Society’s three active pillars: education, resources and connections. With these actives focus areas, the Society provides benefits to its members and stays connected to the profession.

NSAC has several organized working groups that regularly meet under one of the Society’s pillars that govern the organization:

Leadership Pillars

Education
Accounting & Auditing
Tax

Resources
Publications
Content

Connections
Membership
Marketing and Branding

The National Board of Directors regularly appoints task forces and has several administrative committees to help govern the day-to-day operational aspects of the Society. Members are encouraged to participate and share their talents by serving on a leadership team.

Upcoming Events

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange
December 7 - 8, 2026

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange

What is the Knowledge Exchange? Not a Conference. Not a Presentation. More than a Roundtable. Have you ever sat in a conference session wishing you could ask a follow-up question directly related to your cooperative? Wondered how other cooperatives are addressing the same challenge you’re facing? Or wished you could hear what industry experts would say about your situation? That’s exactly what the NSAC Knowledge Exchange is ...

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ASC 980 - Regulatory Accounting for Electric Cooperatives
September 1, 2026

ASC 980 - Regulatory Accounting for Electric Cooperatives

Electric cooperatives operate in a unique environment where board-approved rates are designed to recover costs and maintain long-term financial stability. This session examines how ASC 980, Regulated Operations, allows cooperatives to align accounting results with the realities of the ratemaking process. Through practical examples and real-world cooperative scenarios, participants will learn how to account for regulatory assets and liabilities, navigate RUS considerations, and implement effective policies surrounding and supporting revenue and expense deferrals. 

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Navigating Patronage Allocation
September 2, 2026

Navigating Patronage Allocation

CPE: 1 Credit HourOpen to NSAC and NCFC MembersPlease join us for a webinar presented by NCFC exploring some of the more challenging issues surrounding patronage allocations. Our panel of farmer cooperative tax experts will discuss the mechanics of patronage; issues surrounding book/tax differences; qualified and nonqualified allocations; multiple allocation pools; investment income and gains on sales; and more.Learning Objectives:• Gain an ...

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