February 2017 Article Archives
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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 ...
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Year of the International Woman Farmer Spotlight: Laura Troost with Saticoy Lemon Association
As the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives recognizes 2026 as the Year of the International Woman Farmer, we’re proud to spotlight women making a meaningful impact across the agricultural and cooperative landscape. Laura Troost, CPA – National Director for NSAC and Chief Financial Officer of Saticoy Lemon Association – brings a thoughtful, service-driven perspective to her work. In this Q&A, Laura reflects on ...
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A Look Back at COMPASS 2025
COMPASS 2025 brought together cooperative tax, accounting, and finance professionals from across the country for an engaging and impactful experience centered on education, innovation, and meaningful connection. Designed to “point” attendees toward professional growth and industry excellence, last year’s conference delivered on every front. Relive the highlights: View the 2025 COMPASS Photo Gallery Over the course of the ...
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The Cooperative Accountant Spring 2026
The Spring 2026 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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The Case for a Co-op Mutualist Fund: Why Co-ops Should Fund Themselves
Future federal funding for co-op development, which was always small, is at risk. But co-ops have resources. Here’s how co-ops could self-finance their own development. Cooperatives are a vital tool to build collective wealth; meet social, economic, cultural, and ecological needs; and boost local power. Yet federal support for cooperative small business development is extremely limited. For example, in fiscal year 2024 alone, the US Small ...
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