Expert Training for
Utility & Co-op Finance Professionals
FERC & RUS accounting, construction accounting, cost of service, regulatory accounting, and AI tools — built for your industry.
Taught by a Nationally Recognized Utility Accounting Expert
Russ Hissom is a national utility accounting and rate expert with 35+ years of hands-on experience helping electric cooperatives and utilities improve accounting processes, strengthen financial performance, and design fair, sustainable rates. He has provided expert witness testimony before FERC, state commissions, and in arbitration proceedings — and has trained 1,000+ utility and cooperative finance professionals nationwide.
Guided Programs with Professional Certificates and Documented CPE Hours
Structured sequences of courses built for your role — earn a Certificate of Completion and NASBA CPE hours at every step.
From how the industry works to FERC standards, financial statements, and KPIs — the foundation every new utility professional needs.
View Career Track →RUS standards, financial statements, and performance measurement — built specifically for the cooperative environment.
View Career Track →Regulatory accounting, advanced construction, impairments, KPIs, and rate studies for senior-level roles.
View Career Track →Work orders through fixed assets — FERC and RUS standards, advanced scenarios, and cost allocation.
View Career Track →Practical accounting under ASC 980 and GASB 62 to support rate recovery and earnings stability.
View Career Track →Practical AI skills for the finance office — from foundational concepts through board report automation and team implementation.
View Career Track →Unlimited access to 18+ courses, all 6 career tracks, 31+ NASBA CPE hours, and new content as it launches.
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Individual courses available on-demand. Choose what fits your role and experience level.
Designed for Every Experience Level
From brand-new hires to seasoned CFOs — courses built for real utility professionals at every stage.
Built for the Full Spectrum of Electric Utilities
Investor-owned utilities, public power, and electric cooperatives — each with distinct accounting and regulatory needs.
Russ has authored articles on utility accounting, ratemaking, and AI applications — published in leading industry outlets including Energy Central and Public Power Magazine.
What Our Students Say
Over 1,000 professionals have advanced their careers with UtilityEducation.com.
"Very good overview of the introduction to the electricity business. I just recently started a job with a utility and am taking some courses to learn as much as possible. Will definitely be taking another course!"
"This was an incredible overview! I cannot wait to share this with others. I LOVED how you explained things. You have great speaking and explanation skills."
"I came looking for an introduction to utilities course and I'm glad I took this one. Russ explained everything really well. I will be taking more courses!"
"I did not have a lot of knowledge about utility construction accounting or standard units, but this course was a good overview and very understandable to a newbie."
"Good basic understanding of RUS and the chart of accounts. I came from outside the utility world and was quite lost. This class helps provide a solid foundation."
"The Intro to FERC class is a well thought out, easy to understand course for beginners!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with the courses and how long do I have access?
All video lessons and downloadable materials are included. You have 12-month access from the date of enrollment.
Are the courses eligible for continuing education credits?
Yes. Utility Accounting and Rates Specialists, LLC is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education. State boards of accountancy have final authority on acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Do I receive a certificate after completion?
Yes. You receive a Certificate of Completion documenting your CPE hours, meeting NASBA documentation standards for your continuing education records.
Are course materials available for download?
Yes. PDFs and Excel tools are included throughout the lessons so you can follow along and apply concepts immediately in your work.
What if I have additional questions?
Questions are always welcome. Email russ.hissom@utilityeducation.com anytime.