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 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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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
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!
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 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
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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