Upcoming Events

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange
December 7 - 8, 2026

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange

What is the Knowledge Exchange? Not a Conference. Not a Presentation. More than a Roundtable. Have you ever sat in a conference session wishing you could ask a follow-up question directly related to your cooperative? Wondered how other cooperatives are addressing the same challenge you’re facing? Or wished you could hear what industry experts would say about your situation? That’s exactly what the NSAC Knowledge Exchange is ...

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NSAC Texas Chapter 2026 Fall Conference and Annual Meeting
October 9, 2026

NSAC Texas Chapter 2026 Fall Conference and Annual Meeting

Join fellow cooperative accounting and finance professionals for a full day of valuable education, professional development, and connection on October 9, 2026.  This year’s conference will feature one full day of education designed specifically for cooperative accounting professionals. Attend your way!In-person and virtual attendance options will be available. Registration:$175 Members | $200 Non-MembersSame price for in-person or ...

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Essentials of Cooperative Accounting
October 22, 2026

Essentials of Cooperative Accounting

This course provides an introduction to the accounting concepts and financial statement elements that distinguish cooperatives from other business organizations. Participants will examine cooperative financial statement presentation, patronage allocations, members' equity, and investments in other cooperatives. The course will also address the taxation of patronage distributions, including qualified and nonqualified written notices of allocation and the relationship between patronage allocations and cooperative taxable income.

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Key Internal Controls: Lessons from Real-World Fraud
November 5, 2026

Key Internal Controls: Lessons from Real-World Fraud

If you think your organization is too vigilant to fall victim to fraud, the case studies in this session may surprise you! We'll take an eye-opening look at the schemes and warning signs affecting cooperatives right now, from classic internal abuses to fast-moving trends in cyber risk and shifting workforce dynamics. Participants will explore the internal control components that matter most and see how gaps in everyday processes can quietly open ...

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COMPASS 2027
May 3 - 5, 2027

COMPASS 2027

NSAC is headed to sunny San Diego! We’re excited to announce that The Cooperative COMPASS—guiding accounting, tax, and finance professionals in the cooperative industry toward exceptional education, collaboration, and innovation—is coming to San Diego, California, May 3–5, 2027. Set along the beautiful Southern California coast, COMPASS 2027 will bring together cooperative professionals from across the country for a ...

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Cooperative Events

Centennial Success: Celebrating Agricultural Cooperatives Over 100 Years Old
September 30, 2026

Centennial Success: Celebrating Agricultural Cooperatives Over 100 Years Old

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, you are cordially invited to attend the free, virtual meeting of the Interagency Working Group on Cooperative Development. Join us for an engaging webinar dedicated to agricultural cooperatives that have thrived for more than a century. This session will delve into the rich histories of these enduring organizations, highlight the significant challenges they have faced over the years, and examine the factors behind their remarkable longevity...

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NCBA CLUSA’s 10th Annual Cooperative IMPACT Conference
October 7 - 8, 2026

NCBA CLUSA’s 10th Annual Cooperative IMPACT Conference

Join us at NCBA CLUSA’s 10th Annual Cooperative IMPACT Conference! For 10 years, the Cooperative IMPACT Conference has brought together leaders, innovators, and advocates from across the cooperative movement to explore what’s next—and shape the future together. Under the theme, “Built for This Moment,” IMPACT 2026 will take place October 7-8 in Washington, DC, at Convene Hamilton Square, marking a decade of bold ...

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