Publications

NSAC provides a variety of training sessions, publications, and research tools to enhance the professional competence of its members and improve the level of service they can offer cooperatives.

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

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange
December 7 - 8, 2026

NSAC 2026 Knowledge Exchange

What is the Knowledge Exchange? Not a Conference. Not a Presentation. More than a Roundtable. Have you ever sat in a conference session wishing you could ask a follow-up question directly related to your cooperative? Wondered how other cooperatives are addressing the same challenge you’re facing? Or wished you could hear what industry experts would say about your situation? That’s exactly what the NSAC Knowledge Exchange is ...

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Key Internal Controls: Lessons from Real-World Fraud
November 5, 2026

Key Internal Controls: Lessons from Real-World Fraud

If you think your organization is too vigilant to fall victim to fraud, the case studies in this session may surprise you! We'll take an eye-opening look at the schemes and warning signs affecting cooperatives right now, from classic internal abuses to fast-moving trends in cyber risk and shifting workforce dynamics. Participants will explore the internal control components that matter most and see how gaps in everyday processes can quietly open ...

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What a Record-Setting El Niño Means for Cooperatives and What Lies Ahead
November 11, 2026

What a Record-Setting El Niño Means for Cooperatives and What Lies Ahead

How could changing weather patterns affect your cooperative in the months ahead? In this session, Brian Bledsoe, meteorologist and climatologist, will provide an overview of the long-range and seasonal weather outlook, exploring what the current record-setting El Niño could mean for agricultural, electric, and other cooperatives. From potential impacts on growing conditions and agricultural production to electricity demand and ...

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