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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Overview of the Sample Bylaws Project
Presented and Hosted by NCFC. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) extends an invitation to National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) members to attend an upcoming webinar on the Sample Bylaws Project. The webinar features experts from the Legal, Tax and Accounting (LTA) Committee as they walk through NCFC’s newly updated Sample Bylaws Project—an essential resource for farmer cooperatives and ...
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NSAC Atlantic Chapter 2026 Business Meeting
In-Person Event Only Atlantic Chapter Members, As the host chapter for COMPASS 2026, we’re kicking off the conference with the Atlantic Chapter Business Meeting and Dinner on Sunday, May 3rd in Nashville. Open to all NSAC Atlantic Chapter Members. We invite you to join us and connect with others from our chapter, catch up with familiar faces, and meet some new ones before the full conference gets underway. We’ll also share ...
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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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Growth, Debt, Discipline: The Cooperative Balancing Act
Electric cooperatives across the United States are operating in one of the most capital-intensive and inflation-sensitive environments in decades. Large-scale construction work plans—whether driven by load growth, reliability improvement, storm hardening, substation expansions, battery energy storage systems, or system modernization—require significant long-term financial commitments. At the same time, construction inflation, supply ...
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Volatility in Dairy Markets Calls for Risk Management
When it comes to dairy, Class III milk representing cheese and whey and Class IV milk featuring butter and milk powders are two cornerstones to milk pricing. Not only do these two categories price a significant portion of farmgate milk, the higher of Class III or Class IV in any given month sets the price for the highest value category- Class I fluid milk. So, it became concerning that Class III and Class IV milk futures spiraled downwards by $2 ...
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