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Accessing and Filing Direct Pay Energy Tax Credits:  An Overview for Electric Cooperatives
March 26, 2025

Accessing and Filing Direct Pay Energy Tax Credits: An Overview for Electric Cooperatives

Learn more about “Elective Payment”, commonly referred to as “Direct Pay”, for energy tax credits that are available for electric cooperatives. You won't want to miss this 90-minute Zoom with Paul Gutierrez, Legislative Affairs Director at NRECA, and Bill Miller, Tax Partner at Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss. Our panelists will give you a broad overview of what energy tax credits are eligible for direct pay, discuss the requirements to receive the full value of eligible tax credits and bonus credits, and the process to file and claim the tax credits. Register today to gain a deeper understanding of energy tax credits and direct pay requirements.

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Employee Ownership for Small Business Advisors and Accountants
April 24, 2025

Employee Ownership for Small Business Advisors and Accountants

The goal of this introductory course is to make an introduction to the many advantages of being informed and ready to recommend employee ownership exit options for their small business owner clients when appropriate.  This session is specifically tailored to accounting, tax, and lending professionals to provide a closer look on private company transitions and advisory support needed when business owners sell their business to their ...

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The Cooperative Compass
May 5 - 6, 2025

The Cooperative Compass

NSAC is excited to announce The Cooperative COMPASS - pointing accounting, tax, and finance professionals in the co-op industry towards an extraordinary educational and networking experience - taking place May 5-6, 2025 in vibrant Kansas City in cooperation with NSAC’s Mid-West Chapter. This unique conference is tailored specifically for professionals dedicated to the financial management and strategic planning of cooperatives. COMPASS ...

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Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Auditing
May 15, 2025

Artificial Intelligence in Accounting and Auditing

In the last few years, the buzzword "AI" has become more and more common. In this session, we'll learn what AI really is, how it can be used to make your life easier, what it's limitations are. We'll also take a look at how Gardiner + Company is utilizing AI-aided audit tools to empower it's audit teams and provide clients with better insights and analysis of the financial performance.

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Think Like a Hacker: Cybersecurity Update
June 3, 2025

Think Like a Hacker: Cybersecurity Update

Roman will walk through a plethora of necessary components of an accounting teams security planning including the latest information breach statistics and the specifics of how to minimize your organization’s greatest exposure: YOUR PERSONNEL. Security is consistently listed as one of the AICPA’s Top Technology concerns, but few organizations take it seriously until they have been impacted by a breach. Roman will walk through a variety of solutions to protect your cooperative or firm including updates on the latest IRS “legal” requirements. He will also apprise attendees on the latest threats and share security resources to minimize exposure and educate personnel.

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NSAC Atlantic Chapter 2025 Annual Meeting
June 8 - 10, 2025

NSAC Atlantic Chapter 2025 Annual Meeting

Save the date for the NSAC Atlantic Chapter 2025 Annual Meeting in the beautiful coastal city of Wilmington, North Carolina, June 8-10, 2025! This event is tailored for tax and accounting professionals in the cooperative industry, offering 10 hours of CPE credit to help you stay ahead of the latest trends, along with invaluable networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders. Attendees will also enjoy a special outing to ...

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NSAC 2025 Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting
June 12 - 13, 2025

NSAC 2025 Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting

Connect. Learn. Grow. SAVE THE DATE - June 12-13, 2025! Join cooperative tax, accounting, and finance professionals from across the Great Lakes region for two days of insightful education, meaningful connections, and industry-focused discussions. Expand Your Network Build relationships with cooperative professionals facing the same challenges and opportunities as you. Engage in conversations that go beyond the numbers and strengthen your ...

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NSAC North Central Chapter 2025 Spring Meeting
June 16, 2025

NSAC North Central Chapter 2025 Spring Meeting

Save the Date! The NSAC North Central Chapter Spring Meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2025, in the St. Paul/Minneapolis area.  Join us for a timely and relevant educational event offering 6+ CPE credits and valuable networking opportunities! Sessions will cover: Ethics Economics – Farm Balance Sheet Tax Update Forecasting Insurance – IT Cyber Security/Disaster Recovery Legislative/Farm Bill Update Don't miss ...

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NSAC Mississippi Valley 2025 Annual Meeting
June 22 - 24, 2025

NSAC Mississippi Valley 2025 Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 Mississippi Valley Chapter Annual Meeting will be held in St. Louis, Missouri, from June 22-24, 2025. This event brings together cooperative tax and accounting professionals for valuable education and networking opportunities. Attendees will gain insights from industry experts while connecting with peers in the cooperative finance sector. A golf outing will also be part of the event, with details to be announced ...

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NSAC 2025 Far Western and Pacific Northwest Annual Meeting
July 16 - 18, 2025

NSAC 2025 Far Western and Pacific Northwest Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for the  2025 Far Western and Pacific Northwest Annual Meeting, taking place July 16–18, 2025, in vibrant Seattle, Washington. Designed for cooperative tax and accounting professionals, this conference offers an exceptional blend of education and networking opportunities. Expand your expertise with informative sessions and workshops, earn CPE credits, all while connecting with professionals in your local area. 

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