Cooperative Learning Networks

NSAC provides accounting, tax and business education uniquely tailored to cooperatives. Our Cooperative Learning Networks (CLNs) are webinars that cover a variety of topics of interest to our members presented by experts in the field of cooperatives.

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!

Seeing the Elephant: Cross-Sectoral Cooperative Awareness and Opportunity

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Time: 02:00 PM EST / 01:00 PM CST / 12:00 PM MST / 11:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Cathy Statz, CUDE, Cooperative Educator, Ralph K. Morris Foundation, International Centre for Cooperative Management, NCBA CLUSA/Cooperative Development Foundation, National Farmers Union
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
• Increased understanding--and stories to share--of the scope of cooperative business.
• Connections to opportunities that can advance engagement and education for cooperators--and for young people and emerging leaders entering your cooperative spaces.
• Access to resources to advance and celebrate the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives.
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Cooperatives and R&D: Understanding Section 174 Capitalization and Tax Credits

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM EST / 11:00 AM CST / 10:00 AM MST / 09:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Rebecca Thoune, CPA, Signing Director, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), Virginia Viet, CPA, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), Eric Zeitler, Manager - Wisconsin R&D Practice Leader, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA)
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, MBA, Director of Education, National Society of Accountant for Cooperatives (NSAC)
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the Key Provisions of Sec. 174
2. Implement Best Practices for Compliance
3. Maximize potential R&D Tax Credits and Stay Updated on Pending Legislation
Field of Study: Taxes
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 Credit Hour
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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2025 Agricultural Economic Outlook

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 02:00 PM EST / 01:00 PM CST / 12:00 PM MST / 11:00 AM PST
Presenter(s): Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist, CoBank, ACB
Moderator(s): Wayne Sine, CPA, Education Director, National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives
Learning Objectives:
1) The key drivers of inflation
2) the outlook on agricultural commodity markets, including corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, cotton, hay, cattle, hogs, and dairy
3) the outlook for the U.S. agricultural economy and the impact of rising production costs, including fertilizer, fuel, labor, machinery, and farmland costs.
Field of Study: Economics
Program Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 1 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.

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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!

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. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required, unless otherwise stated in the course information. Attendees are able to download copies of the slides and/or handouts and are provided a link to view the recording (unless the description states the session will not be recorded). These tools help continue your learning experience after the session.

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 (#103068) 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.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based.

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 device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

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.