The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) was founded in 1935 to support the unique accounting, tax, finance and business needs of co-ops. For more than 90 years, NSAC has been the premier professional association dedicated to advancing cooperative accounting, finance and tax professionals.
Today, NSAC has more than 1,800 members representing agricultural, electric, purchasing, grocery, housing, financial and other cooperative sectors across the United States. Through educational opportunities, valuable resources and opportunities to connect with peers across cooperative sectors, NSAC helps members navigate challenges, share expertise and strengthen the cooperatives they serve.
As one certified public accountant member explained, “NSAC brings together professionals who understand the unique challenges of cooperative accounting and finance. The willingness of members to share knowledge and support one another creates a community unlike any other professional association.”
From educational webinars providing continuing professional education (CPE) credits to regional chapter meetings fostering peer learning and professional relationships or national events like COMPASS and The Knowledge Exchange, NSAC provides a plethora of learning and networking opportunities throughout the year. NSAC also publishes a technical journal called The Cooperative Accountant that provides members with in-depth articles on tax, accounting and industry insights on issues impacting cooperatives.
“I have been reading and using NSAC’s quarterly technical journal… for over 25 years. I have been writing articles for the past 10 years,” said one of NSAC’s Cooperative Controller members. “The Cooperative Accountant is often the only source for much needed cooperative accounting information. It justifies the modest membership fee all by itself.”
From rapid technological change to industry consolidation and evolving regulations, NSAC understands that the cooperative sector needs to tackle these challenges head on with a commitment to Cooperative Principle 5—Education, Training and Information—and Principle 6, Cooperation Among Cooperatives.
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This understanding is why NSAC values membership with NCBA CLUSA. “NSAC is proud to be a member of NCBA CLUSA because we share a common commitment to strengthening cooperatives through education, collaboration and advocacy,” said Dee Dee Martin, Association Executive. “Together, we can elevate the cooperative business model, foster cross-sector connections, and help ensure cooperatives continue to thrive for generations to come.”
As part of this collaborative spirit, NCBA CLUSA is excited to announce that NSAC is extending selected webinars from its Cooperative Learning Network to NCBA members free of charge, including the upcoming webinar, Working with Cooperative Boards: Supporting Better Governance Insights and Outcomes on August 19 at 2 p.m. EDT. This webinar will be led by Dr. Keri Jacobs, Executive Director of the Graduate Institute of Cooperative Leadership at the University of Missouri.
If you’re a NCBA member interested in registering for this webinar that provides CPE credit, please email [email protected] to receive the discount code.
NCBA CLUSA celebrates members like NSAC who seek collaborative opportunities to strengthen cooperatives.