NSAC Mission Statement and Goals

The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is a professional society, formed in 1936, comprised of approximately 1,500 individual members actively involved with the financial management and planning of cooperative business. NSAC members are either employed by a cooperative or provide professional services for cooperatives.

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

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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Strategic Approaches to Working with Private Equity
July 16, 2026

Strategic Approaches to Working with Private Equity

Private Equity (“PE”) and Private Debt continue to expand their role in the equity and debt markets.  Cooperatives are not immune to this changing marketplace.  Co-ops may have customers who are PE owned, vendors who are PE owned, or may have joint ventures utilizing a PE venture partner.  This presentation will help Cooperative financial professionals and CFOs evaluate unique considerations as they encounter customers and vendors who are PE owned, and consider risks and rewards when a joint venture partner is a PE group.

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Electric Cooperative Chapter Annual Meeting
July 21, 2026

Electric Cooperative Chapter Annual Meeting

Join us for the Electric Cooperative Chapter Annual Meeting on July 21! This virtual meeting is a great opportunity to hear chapter updates, learn about current initiatives, and connect with fellow members. Plus, everyone in attendance will have a chance to win prize drawings! We look forward to seeing you online. Login instructions are available in CONNECT.

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Recent Happenings

Help Shape Cooperative Education: NSAC Call for Presentations

Help Shape Cooperative Education: NSAC Call for Presentations

Do you have a topic you'd like to recommend for the next webinar or conference? Know an industry expert who would make a great presenter? Or are you or someone from your organization interested in sharing your expertise with the cooperative community? We'd love to hear your ideas!  We're looking for: Timely topics and emerging issues that affect your cooperative. Recommendations for engaging speakers and subject matter ...

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NSAC Announces 2026–2027 Scholarship Recipients

NSAC Announces 2026–2027 Scholarship Recipients

Investing in the next generation of leaders is one of the most meaningful ways NSAC supports the cooperative community. Through its annual Scholarship Program, the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives is proud to help outstanding students pursue their educational goals while encouraging academic excellence, leadership, and lifelong learning. This year, NSAC received an impressive number of applications from exceptionally talented ...

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COMPASS 2026 Hits the Right Note in Nashville

COMPASS 2026 Hits the Right Note in Nashville

COMPASS 2026 brought together cooperative tax, accounting, and finance professionals in the heart of Nashville from May 4–6, 2026, for three days filled with education, collaboration, and connection. This year’s conference continued to build on the strong foundation of COMPASS by providing attendees with valuable learning opportunities, meaningful networking, and memorable experiences that highlighted the strength of the cooperative ...

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