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
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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
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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Risk Assessment: More Than Insurance
Effective risk assessment goes far beyond securing insurance—it’s about understanding and managing the broad spectrum of business risks that impact your cooperative's success. This session, designed for cooperative board members, takes a high-level look at key business risks, including interest rate fluctuations, industry-specific challenges, and regulatory policies. Explore unique risk factors such as commodity market volatility ...
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