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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Harness the Power of GenAI
Generative AI offers significant opportunities to improve efficiency in finance processes by automating routine workflows and enhancing data analysis. It enables faster insights that support decision-making and compliance. By streamlining operations and reducing manual effort, finance teams can focus on higher-value activities that drive business outcomes while maintaining accountability. Learn how adopting this technology can help your business ...
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Protect your Profits: Build a Tariff Roadmap
Higher input costs and slowing demand are intensifying concerns about the economic impact of tariffs—particularly for cooperatives balancing cost pressures with member value. In today’s unpredictable trade environment, volatility in tariff rates makes it difficult to plan ahead, but there are more than 20 actionable techniques to reduce tariff exposure and mitigate risk. This session will walk cooperative accounting and tax ...
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