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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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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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FASB Issues Standard That Clarifies Guidance for Identifying the Accounting Acquirer in a Business Combination
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today published an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that improves the requirements for identifying the accounting acquirer in FASB Accounting Standards Codification® Topic 805, Business Combinations. The ASU is based on a recommendation of the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF). “The new ASU is the first recommendation from the recently reconstituted EITF to be issued ...
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In Tribute: Remembering Two Members of the NSAC Family
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is deeply saddened to share the passing of two cherished members of our community. They will be profoundly missed for their presence, dedication, and the many ways they enriched our professional family. We extend our heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. Richard French The NSAC community has lost a cherished friend, member, and ...
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FASB ISSUES Accounting Standards Update 2024-04 DEBT – DEBT WITH CONVERSION AND OTHER OPTIONS (Subtopic 470-20) Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments - November 2024
The Board is issuing this Update to improve the relevance and consistency in application of the induced conversion guidance in Subtopic 470-20, Debt— Debt with Conversion and Other Options. When the terms of a convertible debt instrument are changed to induce conversion of the instrument, current generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide guidance for determining whether the transaction should be accounted for as an induced ...
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