The Cooperative Accountant is a quarterly technical journal, distributed to members, featuring timely and useful information on cooperative tax, accounting, finance, and economic issues.
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The Tax Library provides members with easy access to a searchable database of IRS administrative rules and rulings and court cases concerning tax treatment of cooperatives.
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Welcome to Cooperatives is a publication that provides a basic explanation of how cooperatives are organized and operated, including equity management and tax treatment. It is a must read for new employees without a background in cooperatives.
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Membership Handbook provides an overview of the many publications, benefits, programs and structure of NSAC. This guide includes information on how to order extra items and how to find out more about all benefits available to members.
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Upcoming Events
The Cooperative COMPASS 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that The Cooperative COMPASS—pointing accounting, tax, and finance professionals in the co-op industry towards an extraordinary educational and networking experience—is coming to Nashville, Tennessee, May 4–6, 2026, in partnership with NSAC’s Atlantic Chapter. Set against the backdrop of live music, Southern hospitality, and a city that knows how to mix tradition with innovation, this one-of-a-kind conference is designed specifically for professionals guiding the financial future of cooperatives. COMPASS offers the perfect mix of high-impact learning, expert-led sessions, and meaningful peer connections—all designed to help you tune up your knowledge and amplify your impact.
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CMMC is Here: Understanding the Cybersecurity Rule That Impacts DoD Revenue and Risk
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is now being incorporated into Department of Defense contracts and directly affects an organization’s ability to win and retain DoD work. This session provides a practical, non‑technical overview of what CMMC is, who it applies to, and the cost, risk, and operational impacts organizations should be planning for now; while also touching on how CMMC fits into broader cybersecurity ...
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Overview of the Sample Bylaws Project
Presented and Hosted by NCFC. The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) extends an invitation to National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) members to attend an upcoming webinar on the Sample Bylaws Project. The webinar features experts from the Legal, Tax and Accounting (LTA) Committee as they walk through NCFC’s newly updated Sample Bylaws Project—an essential resource for farmer cooperatives and ...
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