NSAC Far Western 2026 Annual Conference

NSAC Far Western 2026 Annual Conference
May 20-22, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA

Dust off your sunglasses and join us for the Far Western Annual Conference is heading to Palm Springs in May 2026! 

Designed for cooperative financial and accounting professionals, this conference will blend:

  • CPE-eligible education on timely industry topics
  • Valuable networking with peers from across the region
  • A relaxed, desert-inspired setting perfect for learning and connection

Think engaging sessions by day, meaningful conversations with colleagues, and just the right amount of Palm Springs vibe throughout.

Registration opening soon. 

Agenda

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

8:00 AM
8:00AM - 9:00AM PDT

Breakfast

9:00 AM
9:00AM - 10:50AM PDT

Welcome, Introductions Understanding Cooperatives and Pool Accounting

Laura Troost, CPA, CFO, Saticoy Lemon Association
11:00 AM
11:00AM - 12:00PM PDT

Inventory Accounting Methods and Financing Options for Cooperatives

Jessica McCloskey, CPA, Assurance Senior Manager, Moss Adams
12:00 PM
12:00PM - 1:00PM PDT

Lunch

1:00 PM
1:00PM - 2:50PM PDT

Basic Cooperative Taxation

Josh Bakke, Managing Director, Baker Tilly US
3:00 PM
3:00PM - 4:00PM PDT

Advanced Cooperative Taxation

Josh Bakke, Managing Director, Baker Tilly US
6:00 PM
6:00PM - 7:30PM PDT

President's Hospitality Reception (Sponsored by CoBank)

Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:00 AM
7:00AM - 8:00AM PDT

Breakfast 2

8:00 AM
8:00AM - 8:10AM PDT

Welcome and Early Bird Prizes

8:10 AM
8:10AM - 8:20AM PDT

National Update

Erik Gillam, CPA, Partner, Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
8:20 AM
8:20AM - 9:15AM PDT

Economic Update

Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist, CoBank, ACB
9:15 AM
9:15AM - 10:10AM PDT

Technology and Innovation – RoundTable Discussion

10:30 AM
10:30AM - 11:25AM PDT

Tax Update

Josh Bakke, Managing Director, Baker Tilly US
11:25 AM
11:25AM - 11:30AM PDT

Prizes

12:30 PM
12:30PM - 1:30PM PDT

ERP System Selection and Strategy for Cooperatives

Harold Birch, UnCommon Farms
Adrian Iawai, Folio3
1:30 PM
1:30PM - 2:30PM PDT

Labor and Employment Law Update (WA and CA)

Michael W. Droke, JD, Partner, Industry Group Co-Leader, Food and Agribu, Dorsey & Whitney LLP
2:50 PM
2:50PM - 2:55PM PDT

Prizes 2

2:55 PM
2:55PM - 3:50PM PDT

Insurance Update

Jedean Corpron, Marsh McLennan
Nate Fulton, Marsh McLennan
4:00 PM
4:00PM - 5:00PM PDT

Cooperative Exchange: Member Open Forum

Friday, May 22, 2026

8:00 AM
8:00AM - 8:05AM PDT

Early Bird Prizes

8:05 AM
8:05AM - 9:00AM PDT

Year of the International Woman Farmer Spotlight: Saticoy Lemon Association

Laura Troost, CPA, CFO, Saticoy Lemon Association
9:05 AM
9:05AM - 10:00AM PDT

Accounting Standards and Application Update

Teresa Stopka, CMA, CPA, Signing Director, CLA
10:30 AM
10:30AM - 10:35AM PDT

Early Bird Prizes

10:35 AM
10:35AM - 11:35AM PDT

Member and Governance Priorities – RoundTable Discussion

Jessica McCloskey, CPA, Assurance Senior Manager, Moss Adams
11:30 AM
11:30AM - 12:00PM PDT

Far Western Chapter Business Meeting Late Bird Prizes

Registration

Registration details coming soon

Hotel Information

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
888 Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California, USA, 92262
Room rate: $209.00 plus tax and fees
Booking Link
Reservation Deadline: April 21, 2026

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