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 which eliminates the cost of travel time, thus allowing every NSAC member to attend. They are also open to non-NSAC members at a reasonable fee.

Upcoming Workshops

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.

CLN Recordings

Below are courses offered in the last twelve months. Click here for a complete list of available recordings.

• January 16, 2020 – “Moving Your Talent from the Minor's to the Majors” – Jeremy Wortman, President HRD Initiatives
• January 30, 2020 – “Internal Controls- Closing the Barn Door before the Cows get out!” – Steve Dawson - Dawson Forensics
• February 11, 2020 – “Leases-This Time We're Serious” – Jeff Dieleman, Moss Adams
• February 20, 2020 – “Cooperation Without Incorporation” – Dave Swanson, Attorney Dorsey
• March 12, 2020 – “What Does Your Bench Strength Look Like?” – Andy Schuster, MS, CPTM: Sr. Training & Development Manager GROWMARK
• March 17, 2020 – “Electric Rates” – Burton Benkwith, CFV
• April 15, 2020 – “COVID-19 Legislative Update for Cooperatives- No CPE!” – Rebecca Smith, CPA, Monica Murdo, Jack Rybicki-all CLA, Tom West, Tom Stout and David Antoni, CPA all with KPMG
• April 29, 2020 – “Prepare to be Hacked” – Jeff Johns, CISA, CRISC; Financial Outsourcing Solutions
• May 19, 2020 – “Tax Considerations Surrounding COVID-19” – Jesse Palmer, CPA Partner, Director of Tax Quality Control & Jason Bombeck, CPA Partner BKD CPA's and Advisors
• May 21, 2020 – “Bringing Data Info Focus -Rescheduled” – Brian Tankersly, CPA, CITP, CGMA
• May 26, 2020 – “You Did (or Didn't) Get a PPP Loan, Now What?” – Eric Krienert, CPA & K-Deep Dhaliwal, Moss Adams, LLP & Brent Morrison, & Shawn Miller Morrison & Co.
• June 04, 2020 – “Recognition that Works!” – Jessica Scheer, ProValue
• June 30, 2020 – “ The New 941 – Adjusting for the CARES Act” – Jacob Franklin CPA, Brady Martz & Associates, P.C.
• July 08, 2020 – “the Dual Role of a Cooperative” – Rod Kelsay, Executive Director Mid-America Cooperative Council
• July 16, 2020 – “Red Team Digital Attack Simulation” – Cindy Boyle, CPA, CIA, CITP, CISA, Partner BKD and Dwayne Tucker, CISSP Managing Consultant BKD Cyber
• August 20, 2020 – “NSAC Full Membership virtual Recognition and Awards Event- To Register access the link below! ” – Nick Mueting, CPA, CFE NSAC President and others
• September 22, 2020 – “Before you sign on the line- Merging Cooperatives” – Erik Gilliam, CPA, Partner Aldrich CPAs + Advisors Nick Mueting, CPA, Shareholder Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris, Chtd.
• September 29, 2020 – “Distinguishing between patronage, nonpatronage and nonmember income” – Moderators: Rebecca Smith, CPA, MST, CliftonLarsonAllen Tara Guler, Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP: Presenters: George Benson, Counsel, McDermott Will & Emery LLP Teree Castanias, CPA at: Teresa Castanias, CPA and Marlis Carson, Senior Vice President a
• October 07, 2020 – “Update! Regulatory Assets & Liabilities” – Julie Desimone, CPA Partner Moss Adams LLP
• October 22, 2020 – “Update! PPP Loans and Forgiveness: A Cooperative Perspective” – Eric Krienert, CPA & Adam Hite, CPA Moss Adams LLP
• October 28, 2020 – “Family First Act” – Monica Murdo,HR Business Consultant, Outsourcing, MARE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP CliftonLarsonAllen
• November 10, 2020 – “Best Practices for Inventory Management” – Rod Ballard, CPA, CFE Principal, Jackson Thornton & Co., PC
• November 17, 2020 – “Blowing up your Balance Sheet!” – Jeff Dieleman, CPA Partner, Moss Adams LLP
• December 01, 2020 – “Update! COVID - 19 Opening the Door to Fraud” – Jessica Kaczor, CPA, CFE Senior Auditor, Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, PA

Cooperative 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

Additional Information

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