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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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Cooperative Leaders and Scholars Program
We wanted to share information about an upcoming opportunity that may be of interest to you or others in your network—the Cooperative Development Foundation’s (CDF) Cooperative Leaders & Scholars Program (CLS). CLS provides cross-sector leadership development and builds professional networks for new and emerging cooperative leaders and scholars. This 8-month fellowship provides opportunities to participate in multi-sector ...
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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 ...
Read MoreCybersecurity Awareness for Finance Professionals in Cooperative Utilities
In today's digitally connected environment, cooperative utilities face increasing cybersecurity threats that can disrupt essential services, compromise sensitive data, and erode stakeholder trust. Finance professionals within these organizations occupy a pivotal role, managing high-value data and interfacing with digital systems that are often targets for malicious actors. Yet, cybersecurity awareness in finance teams sometimes can remain an ...
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Countdown: 2025 Tax Provisions Set to Expire
As 2025 comes to a close, several important federal tax provisions are scheduled to expire, creating so-called “tax cliffs” that could impact households, businesses, and the broader economy. Lawmakers face critical decisions about which policies to extend, modify, or allow to lapse. Key areas affected include healthcare subsidies, clean-energy incentives, business hiring credits, and more. Understanding these expirations is ...
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