Mission Statement
NSAC serves cooperatives by providing accounting, tax and business education uniquely tailored to professionals working for and with cooperatives; providing networking and professional development opportunities for members, prospective members and others supporting the cooperative sector; and participating in standard-setting and implementation processes enabling members to effectively apply those accounting standards.
Goals
- Providing a superior membership experience through continuing EDUCATION on timely topics, issues and relevant information.
- Rededicating an expanded list of RESOURCES nationally and throughout the chapters, in support of recruiting and retaining members.
- Developing increased opportunities for networking and professional CONNECTIONS within the membership and with focused outreach to those new to the profession, throughout the industry and within the experienced cooperative arena.
Upcoming Events
The Cooperative COMPASS 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that The Cooperative COMPASS—pointing accounting, tax, and finance professionals in the co-op industry towards an extraordinary educational and networking experience—is coming to Nashville, Tennessee, May 4–6, 2026, in partnership with NSAC’s Atlantic Chapter. Set against the backdrop of live music, Southern hospitality, and a city that knows how to mix tradition with innovation, this one-of-a-kind conference is designed specifically for professionals guiding the financial future of cooperatives. COMPASS offers the perfect mix of high-impact learning, expert-led sessions, and meaningful peer connections—all designed to help you tune up your knowledge and amplify your impact.
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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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2026 Agricultural Economic Outlook
Want to know more about current and expected market conditions affecting agricultural co-ops? In this 60-minute zoom, Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist with CoBank, will discuss the issues impacting the macroeconomy, agricultural commodity markets, and the agricultural economy with particular focus on inflation. Get an outlook on the agricultural commodity markets, including corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, cotton, hay, cattle, hogs, and dairy, and the ...
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National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives Announces Peggy Maranan as 2026 Silver Bowl Award Recipient
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is proud to announce that Peggy Maranan, Chief Financial Officer of DEMCO, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Silver Bowl Award, the Society’s highest and most prestigious honor. The Silver Bowl Award recognizes an individual who, over an extended period, has made exceptional contributions that enhance both the image and operations of the cooperative profession. Bestowed by the NSAC Board of Directors, the award honors sustained leadership, service, and dedication to cooperative principles.
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Open the Door to Opportunity with an NSAC Scholarship!
NSAC Scholarship Application open. Do you know a graduating high school senior or a current college student who’s excited about business, accounting, or finance? This is their chance to turn ambition into opportunity!
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The Case for a Co-op Mutualist Fund: Why Co-ops Should Fund Themselves
Future federal funding for co-op development, which was always small, is at risk. But co-ops have resources. Here’s how co-ops could self-finance their own development. Cooperatives are a vital tool to build collective wealth; meet social, economic, cultural, and ecological needs; and boost local power. Yet federal support for cooperative small business development is extremely limited. For example, in fiscal year 2024 alone, the US Small ...
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