Membership in the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is open to individuals employed by or affiliated with a cooperative organization as well as those who are engaged in providing professional services for cooperatives and those who are otherwise engaged in the furtherance of cooperative principals.
When joining NSAC, one becomes a member of the both the national organization and one or more chapters. NSAC has one chapter that is national in scope, the Electric Cooperative Chapter (ECC). The ECC is dedicated to serving rural utility advisors. Other chapters of NSAC are organized geographically.
These regional organizations provide education and information of special interest to members. They are especially valuable to members as they add a more localized component to membership. Members may affiliate with the chapter(s) of their choice.
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National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives Announces Peggy Maranan as 2026 Silver Bowl Award Recipient
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is proud to announce that Peggy Maranan, Chief Financial Officer of DEMCO, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Silver Bowl Award, the Society’s highest and most prestigious honor. The Silver Bowl Award recognizes an individual who, over an extended period, has made exceptional contributions that enhance both the image and operations of the cooperative profession. Bestowed by the NSAC Board of Directors, the award honors sustained leadership, service, and dedication to cooperative principles.
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Growth, Debt, Discipline: The Cooperative Balancing Act
Electric cooperatives across the United States are operating in one of the most capital-intensive and inflation-sensitive environments in decades. Large-scale construction work plans—whether driven by load growth, reliability improvement, storm hardening, substation expansions, battery energy storage systems, or system modernization—require significant long-term financial commitments. At the same time, construction inflation, supply ...
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Volatility in Dairy Markets Calls for Risk Management
When it comes to dairy, Class III milk representing cheese and whey and Class IV milk featuring butter and milk powders are two cornerstones to milk pricing. Not only do these two categories price a significant portion of farmgate milk, the higher of Class III or Class IV in any given month sets the price for the highest value category- Class I fluid milk. So, it became concerning that Class III and Class IV milk futures spiraled downwards by $2 ...
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