NSAC Members may register for CLNs without charge while non-members may participate for a nominal fee.
Individuals or groups are able to participate in these online courses from the convenience of their own space using their own device and immediately put what they’ve learned to work for their organization.
Review the following list of upcoming CLNs and register today!
Employee Ownership for Small Business Advisors and Accountants
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025Time: 02:00 PM EST / 01:00 PM CST / 12:00 PM MST / 11:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Stacey Smith, Senior Vice President, Head of Programs, Project Equity
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
1. Why employee ownership is especially relevant now
2. Making employee ownership relevant to your practice
3. How employee ownership works
- ESOP basics
- Worker cooperative basics
- Employee Ownership Trust basics
4. Where to go from here
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Auditing
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2025Time: 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM MST / 09:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Matt Gardiner, CPA, CFE, Partner, Gardiner + Company, CPAs
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is.
- Understand the uses and limitations of AI.
- Understand how AI may be used in an audit or in accounting function
Field of Study: Information Technology
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Risk Assessment: More Than Insurance
Date: Monday, May 19, 2025Time: 01:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST / 11:00 AM MST / 10:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Juanita Schwartzkopf, CPA, CFE, Senior Managing Director, Focus Management Group
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize key business risks across financial statements, including income and balance sheet vulnerabilities.
• Apply a structured approach to identify, evaluate, and manage various risk types.
• Promote collaborative risk management through leadership engagement and ongoing evaluation.
Field of Study: Finance
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Risk Management: Understanding Insurance
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025Time: 01:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM CST / 11:00 AM MST / 10:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Brian King, First Vice President, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
1) Understand both Traditional and Non-Traditional Insurance Offerings Available to address different risks.
2) Understand what a CFO should consider when determining limits in various coverages
3) Understand some pitfalls that have plagued your peers and how to avoid them
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Intermediate
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Think Like a Hacker: Cybersecurity Update
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025Time: 02:00 PM EST / 01:00 PM CST / 12:00 PM MST / 11:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Roman H. Kepczyk, CPA.CITP, CGMA, Director of Firm Technology Strategy, Rightworks
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
• Recognize the latest cybersecurity threats and breach statistics relevant to accounting professionals.
• Assess personnel-related security vulnerabilities and implement strategies to mitigate risks within an organization.
• Apply IRS security requirements and best practices to strengthen an organization's cybersecurity framework.
Field of Study: Information Technology
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1.5 Credit Hour
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Registration
All registration is done on-line and each registrant must provide their name and email address.
Fees and Payment Procedures
CLNs are free for all NSAC members. Non-members may register for a nominal fee. Non-members must pre-pay at the time of registration.
Delivery System
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives uses the Zoom platform for CLNs. Registrants will receive login instructions in advance by email and the virtual meeting room will open 15 minutes prior to the CLN start time. We recommend participants log-in 5-10 minutes prior to the start, allowing enough time to download and print any documents you wish to have available during the course presentation. It is recommended that you test your computer prior to attending a meeting. We use polling to verify active participation and you must use the Zoom app to submit poll responses. If you are unable to use the Zoom app, please contact us for an alternative arrangement prior to the start of the CLN.
Refund Policy
NSAC will not issue refunds for CLNs. If a registrant is unable to participate in the CLN and sends written notice to info@nsacoop.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future CLN. Alert the NSAC staff member monitoring the CLN if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future CLNs.
Additional Information
Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to document your active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the CLN recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits. Those eligible for credits will receive their certificate by email with 7 business days.
For more information regarding NSAC CLNs or administrative policies such as complaint and refund, contact the NSAC Headquarters at 937-222-6707, or info@nsacoop.org.