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
NSAC 2026 Technical 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 Technical Exchange is designed for. This one-of-a-kind, ...
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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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One Big Beautiful Bill: A Deeper Dive
Designed for cooperative tax and accounting professionals, this session takes a deeper dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Building on earlier overviews, the webinar will examine specific provisions in greater detail, explore practical implications for cooperatives, and address common questions.
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NSAC Congratulates 2025-2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS!
The NSAC would like to congratulate the scholarship recipients for the 2025-2026 academic school year! We're thrilled to announce that this year saw record number of entries from many talented individuals, making it an exceptionally competitive selection process. The Society is proud to commend these outstanding students for their remarkable academic achievements, and we're confident they'll reach new heights in their pursuit of ...
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Time Passes and Administrations Change, but USDA Statistics Still Measure Co-ops' Importance to Rural America
Almost 100 years ago, Congress entrusted the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with keeping statistics on agricultural cooperatives. The Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926 (CMA) created a division to provide statistical, economic, financial, and other information. In fact, the Department started collecting United States farmer cooperative statistics at least as early as 1913; since the Department was established in 1862, diligent agriculture ...
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NSAC Webinar Series: Unwrap the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
With the recent passage and signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are a lot of Individual and Business provisions to analyze. NSAC will be presenting a series of CLNs (our version of a webinar) during August to shed light on provisions that will impact NSAC's membership. The three CLNs are scheduled as follows: One Big Beautiful Bill: An Overview of Tax ProvisionsAugust 12, 2025Free for NSAC Members/ $56 ...
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