NSAC 2024 Atlantic Chapter Annual Meeting

Attend Virtually or In-Person

All aboard for an exciting journey! Clear your schedules and prepare to embark on a knowledge-packed voyage at the NSAC Atlantic Chapter Annual Conference, scheduled to steam into Chattanooga from June 9th to 11th, 2024.

Nestled in the picturesque foothills of Tennessee, Chattanooga sets the perfect backdrop for cooperative tax and accounting professionals to gather and connect. This conference will guide you through a landscape of unparalleled educational resources and networking opportunities.

From tax strategies that chug along smoothly to accounting practices that ensure your financial engine runs efficiently, our comprehensive sessions will equip you with the tools you need to navigate the complex terrain of your profession, all while earning valuable CPE.

But it's not all business—our conference also offers a chance to foster connections with fellow professionals who share your passion for cooperatives, enhancing your network of contacts and collaborators that will strengthen and empower your journey forward.

So, mark the dates, and join us in Chattanooga.

AGENDA
*All events are at The Read House Historic Inn unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, June 9, 2024
2:00pm – 4:00pm	Registration Location: Hotel Lobby
4:00pm – 5:30pm	Welcome Reception Please join us for drinks and light hors d’oeuvres Location: Chestnut Room
Monday, June 10, 2024
6:30am – 8:30am	Breakfast Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Location Location: Centennial Room
6:45am – 7:00am	Early Bird Prizes and President’s Welcome Location: Centennial Room
7:00am – 8:15am	Tax Update Dave Antoni, Moss Adams Bryanna Fredericks, Herbein Location: Centennial Room Taxes: 1.5 Credit Hours
8:15am – 9:05am	Artificial Intelligence William Jones, RSM Location: Centennial Room Information Technology: 1 Credit Hour
9:05am – 9:25am	Door Prizes & Break Location: Centennial Room
9:25am – 10:40am	Bylaws: Huh? Todd Eskelsen, Eskelsen Law Location: Centennial Room Business Law: 1.5 Credit Hours
10:40am – 11:30am	Economic Update Stan Holmes, CoBank Location: Centennial Room Economics: 1 Credit Hour
11:30am – 11:40am	Late Bird Prizes & Announcements Location: Centennial Room
11:40am – 12:40pm	Lunch & National Update Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Lunch Buffet. Location: Centennial Room
1:45pm – 5:00pm	Ruby Falls - transportation provided. Meet in Hotel Lobby at 1:45 PM
6:30pm – 9:30pm	NSAC Atlantic Chapter Group Dinner The Feed Tavern & Table Co. 201 West Main Street, Chattanooga, TN
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
6:30am – 8:30am	Breakfast & Early Bird Prizes Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Location: Centennial Room
6:45am – 7:00am	Chapter Annual Business Meeting Location: Centennial Room
7:00am – 8:15am	Fraud Nick Mueting, Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris Location: Centennial Room Auditing: 1.5 Credit Hours
8:15am – 9:05am	NCFC Update Zachary Gihorski, NCFC Location: Centennial Room Specialized Knowledge: 1 Credit Hour
9:05am – 9:25am	Door Prizes & Break Location: Centennial Room
9:25am – 10:40am	Equity Nick Mueting, Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris Location: Centennial Room Accounting: 1.5 Credit Hours
10:40am – 11:30am	Personality Tests Dave Ash, Tennessee Farmers Cooperative Location: Centennial Room Personnel/Human Resources: 1 Credit Hour
11:30am – 12:30pm	Lunch Conference Attendees and Guests Welcome Boxed Lunch Location: Centennial Room
12:30pm – 12:45pm	Late Bird Prizes & Wrap-Up Location: Centennial Room

REGISTRATION
NSAC Member: $400
Non-Member Registration: $500 (Includes complimentary one-year NSAC Membership)

ACTIVITIES

Reception at the Read House Historic Inn
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Join us for drinks and light hors-d'oeuvres
Cost: Free - Included with registration, sponsored by NSAC Atlantic Chapter

Cave Walk to Ruby Falls
Discover the hidden beauty inside Lookout Mountain on a guided Cave Walk to the waterfall. Descend 260 feet by glass-front elevator into the mountain and explore the cavern trail to the tallest and deepest cave waterfall open to the public in the United States. Learn the story behind the accidental discovery of the cavern, see stunning rock formations, and experience the thundering waterfall! The Cave Walk is a guided, express walk through the cave to the waterfall, featuring a basic overview of cave information with recorded audio in a large group format.

Average Length of Cave Walk: approximately 1 hour - 1 hour 20 minutes
1-mile round trip walk.
Cost: $50 per person, includes transportation and admission

Group Dinner at The Feed Tavern & Table Co.
Adults and Children 12 and over: $80 per person
Children under 12: $40 per person
A cash bar is available

Scheduled Meals -Monday and Tuesday Breakfast and Lunch
Attendees: Free, Included with registration
Adult guests and Children 12 and over: $100 per person (includes breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday)
Children under 12: $40 per person (includes breakfast and lunch on Monday and Tuesday)

HOTEL:
The Read House Historic Inn
107 West MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402
$159 per night + tax

Booking Link:  http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp?groupID=4016142&hotelID=97530
Or Call 423-266-4121 (Mention NSAC Atlantic Chapter)
Reservation Deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024

All aboard for education, networking, and an unforgettable ride into the future of cooperative tax and accounting!