What is NSAC's Cooperative Learning Network?
The NSAC Cooperative Learning Network is a live, interactive webinar, and you can attend from any location with internet and/or telephone access. NSAC members can attend an unlimited number of CLNs at no charge!

Who presents the information for one of these courses?
Each Cooperative Learning Network will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. CLNs typically include a Q&A session where participants can ask questions live or by chat.

CPE Credits
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Live.

CLN Policies
Refunds for CLNs are not provided. Member registrants, if unable to participate, will be provided with a link to the PODCast. Note PODCasts are not eligible for CPE credit.

For more information regarding refund, complaint and/or CLN cancellation policies, please contact our offices at (937) 222-6707 or info@nsacoop.org.

What does my registration include?
Your registration includes long-distance charges for the audio portion and log-in to the video presentation. All handouts and presentation files are downloadable and may be printed out or saved to the participant's computer once they are logged in to the course meeting room. Sessions include one Certificate of Attendance. Certificates for additional participants are $10.00 each.

Why NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks?

Fast.
No wasted time. Get right to the heart of the matter in a course designed to easily fit into your busy schedule.

Convenient.
No travel. No time out of the office. Listen and follow along from the comfort and convenience of your desk, device or conference room.

Easy.
A computer, device and/or telephone are all the equipment you need.

CLNs are ideal for multiple attendees. Registrants may use a monitor and speakers/speakerphone and invite others to participate - at no extra cost to you. Additional attendees seeking CPE credit for viewing the session will incur a $10 fee per certificate request.

Affordable.
NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks are free for members and available to non members at a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.

For more information contact the National Office at 937-222-6707 or email to: info@nsacoop.org

Cooperative Learning Network

NSAC Members can attend an unlimited number of CLN’s without charge!

NSAC provides accounting, tax and business education uniquely tailored to cooperatives. In addition to Accounting and Auditing Seminars presented by the chapters and technical and professional development breakout sessions offered at NSAC's National Conference and at chapter meetings, NSAC presents webinars which qualify for CPE credit. These courses allow participants to remain in their offices and to eliminate the cost of travel time, thus allowing every NSAC member to attend. They are also open to non-NSAC members at a reasonable fee.

We currently have CLNs on the following topics scheduled. Additional courses will be continually added.

• January 10, 2018 – “Fringe Benefits - Is That Taxable?” – John Denison; Adams, Jenkins & Chetham CPAs and Larry Ford; Adams, Jenkins & Cheatham CPAs
• January 16, 2018 – “Record Retention Policies and Practices: A Legal Perspective” – Susan Olander, Vice President and General Counsel; Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange
• January 17, 2018 – “Current Trends/ Key components of Rate Design” – Craig Woycheese, Senior Rate Analyst; Toth and Associates, Inc.
• January 23, 2018 – “Equity Issues - Funding Alternatives” – Todd Hoppe; Foster Swift
• February 06, 2018 – “Lessons Learned from Fraud Risk Assessment Process” – Heidi Lee,CPA; Jackson Thornton
• February 12, 2018 – “FASB Update” – Michael Cheng; FASB
• February 28, 2018 – “Tips for Implementing New Rates” – Craig Woycheese, Senior Rate Analyst; Toth and Associates, Inc.
• March 14, 2018 – “Advance A&A Seminar” – Phil Miller, NSAC Assistant Director of Education and Don Frederick, Retired
• April 11, 2018 – “Cybersecurity: What Management and Boards of Cooperatives Need to Know” – Jan Hertzberg, Director; BKD
• April 19, 2018 – “Washington Update” – Lisa Van Doren, VP and Chief of Staff, Government Affairs, NCFC
• April 25, 2018 – “FEMA for the Rural Cooperative” – Bill Riley, Witt O'Brien's
• May 09, 2018 – “Accountable Plans” – John Denison; Adams, Jenkins & Chetham CPAs and Larry Ford; Adams, Jenkins & Cheatham CPAs
• May 24, 2018 – “Leases - A Real World Example Under the Standard” – Robert Cobb; Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss
• May 31, 2018 – “Tax Reform Act Update” – Teresa (Teree) Castanias, Teresa Castanias CPA; Rebecca Smith, CLA; David Antoni, KPMG
• June 07, 2018 – “Managing the Debt Portfolio for your Cooperatve” – Jeff Butler, National Rural Utilities Cooperative finance Corporation
• June 20, 2018 – “What is a Cooperative?” – Bill Erlenbush,CPA, NSAC Director of Education
• July 27, 2018 – “ECC Annual Meeting 2018” – Tucker Lemley President, ECC Chapter

Unless otherwise noted, courses will last one hour. The courses will be interactive with participants able to speak or chat with the instructor and/or other participants. These classes are eligible for CPE credit. There is no advance preparation or prerequisites necessary for any session offered unless specified within that particular course.

Upcoming Workshops

Additional Information

For additional information about this series, contact the NSAC National Office at info@nsacoop.org or (937) 222-6707.

Cooporative Learning Network Testimonials

"Thank you very much for the presentation. We found it informative as well as practical. We had a variety of experience levels attend, and we received nothing but positive comments. We hope to participate in future broadcasts." - GreyStone Power

"The Sunkist group that participated in "Intro to Coops" distance learning session thought it was very worthwhile. In fact, one commented that it was too short given the subject, and felt that these sessions should be two hours rather than one." - Vice President of Finance, Sunkist Growers, Inc.

"Thanks, this was very informative and well done."   - Administrative Assistant, CoBank

"The session provided a good introduction to cooperatives for our junior staff and even some of the long-timers learned a thing or two! " - Farm Credit Administration

"The workshops are very beneficial to me. As a CPA, this helps meet part of the requirement for CPE. I always feel like travel time is so unproductive. This eliminates that by being able to work in the office right up until the time of the workshop. I enjoyed the workshop yesterday. I work for a rural electric cooperative, and it was informative to see the broad scope of cooperatives. The setup was very easy to use. I have used this type training before, but on the audio portion we were not able to talk or ask questions except through the chat section. I like your way better, because it is almost like being there. Thank you for setting up this type training. I plan on using it again in the future." - Vice-President, Accounting, People's Electric Cooperative

"We were pleased with the seminar. " - Vice President, Systems & Controls, Staple Cotton Cooperative Assn.

"I sat in on the presentation. Very impressive! Our whole group gave it very favorable comments." - Chief Financial Officer, AL Farmers Cooperative, Inc.                                                 

"I thought that the web cast on ‘The New Fraud Standards’ was very good and informative. Jeff did an excellent job. Thank you." - New Hampshire Electric Cooperative