Educational Offerings

NSAC offers a variety of educational offerings to members and those seeking information on accounting, tax, finance and business education on cooperatives. Whether someone prefers online learning, viewing previously recorded content, in-person education or written articles, the organization has something for everyone.

NSAC provides quality education and materials to members and we continue to explore new opportunities to provide enhanced education opportunities.

The Tax Finance and Accounting Conference for Cooperatives (TFACC) is the annual education conference co-hosted by NSAC and NRECA. This conference offers sessions focused on cooperative tax, accounting, finance, business, management, operations, human resources and leadership. In addition to a general cooperative focus, sessions are offered with a focus on electric, broadband, agriculture and other cooperatives. CPE is provided.

Chapter Annual Meetings are typically conducted as day-long or multi-day events with educational sessions, networking opportunities and leadership activities. CPE is provided.

NSAC offers a robust online Cooperative Learning Networks (CLNs) providing webinars with access to presentations on a host of timely topics and issues vital to the day-to-day financial management and business operations of cooperatives. CPE is provided. CLNs are complimentary for members with fees included with their membership dues.

The Society shares informative articles via online blogs and articles in their technical journal, The Cooperative Accountant.

NSAC’s Connect platform, provides members the ability to share content and experiences.

Upcoming Events

2024 Tax, Finance & Accounting Conference for Cooperatives (TFACC)
July 28 - 31, 2024

2024 Tax, Finance & Accounting Conference for Cooperatives (TFACC)

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Tax, Finance & Accounting Conference for Cooperatives (TFACC) taking place in Orlando, Florida from July 28 to July 31, 2024. This is the must-attend event specially designed for professionals involved in the financial management and planning of cooperatives. TFACC stands out as the only conference that provides tailored education, resources, and networking opportunities in this field. Anticipate an ...

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AI/ChatGPT 101: Introduction to AI
March 19, 2024

AI/ChatGPT 101: Introduction to AI

Generative Artificial Intelligence, and in particular Open.AI’s ChatGPT permeated business and technology headlines over the past 18 months and its impact on business is only increasing. This program will provide an explanation of why the AI Revolution is happening now and why generative AI is different than the “augmented intelligence” tools already being utilized by accounting professionals. This introductory session will ...

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Internal Fraud Prevention and Detection: Incorporating AI into the Internal Control Process
March 26, 2024

Internal Fraud Prevention and Detection: Incorporating AI into the Internal Control Process

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be an ominous and misunderstood term. Rather than the threat of job replacement, AI should be viewed as a useful set of tools to augment the human function within sound internal controls processes. This session introduces the ways that AI can be incorporated now to not only prevent, but detect internal fraud, and thus strengthen the organization’s overall anti-fraud program structure.At the conclusion of ...

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