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

2025 Technical Exchange
January 27 - 28, 2025

2025 Technical Exchange

Unlike any other, the 2025 Technical Exchange is here to immerse you in an extraordinary one-and-a-half-day fly-in event. Join us on January 27-28, 2025, and prepare to be part of something exceptional. Collaborate with top experts and peers within a small group setting. This facilitates intimate conversations centered around the challenges specific to your cooperative or the cooperatives you're engaged with. Walk away with actionable insights and solutions tailored to your unique context.

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Educating Your Workforce on Retirement Planning
October 22, 2024

Educating Your Workforce on Retirement Planning

Discover how to effectively empower your workforce by understanding the current retirement savings landscape, including average 401k balances and industry trends. Learn to foster a culture that values benefits and enhances worker productivity through insightful education sessions. Gain invaluable insights into fiduciary responsibility and 404c protection, ensuring the protection of participants' interests. E

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Financial Dashboards for Internal Management Use
October 30, 2024

Financial Dashboards for Internal Management Use

Unlock the power of financial data for driving informed decisions. Discover the critical financial information that fuels the decision-making process for managers and the C-suite, empowering them to steer your cooperative toward success. Dive into real-world examples showcasing how organizations leverage dynamic dashboards to transform mountains of data into actionable insights in real-time. Explore firsthand how savvy leaders harness these insights to make agile decisions, seize opportunities, and precisely navigate challenges. Don't miss this exhilarating journey into the heart of data-driven decision-making.

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