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Developing Electric Vehicle Rates

Electric vehicles are placing more demand on electric distribution systems and have earned the right to their own rate. Here are trends in the industry and how to calculate innovative rates for your system. (1.00 credits)

$127

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Navigating RUS Forms and Filings

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This course shows an overview of forms and filings required when you have RUS debt. A good course to use alongside the Essential RUS USOA course, to make sure your processes match RUS filing requirements. (0.50 credits)

$127

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GASB Guidelines for Asset Impairments, Decommissioning, and Regulatory Accounting (GASB 62)

Course

Asset impairments are part of the utility business, especially with power plants. See how you can apply GASB 42 (impairments), GASB 83 (AROs), and GASB 62 (Reg accounting) to your situation. (0.50 CPE credits)

$127

Full Course Library, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting, Utility Accounting and Finance Fundamentals, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

ASC 360 - Framework for Impairment Accounting

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ASC 360 is the standard of impairment accounting for private sector utilities and electric cooperatives. Here we present the details to follow in evaluating and accounting for asset impairments. (1.00 credits)

$127

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Comprehensive Introduction to the Electric Industry

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If you are new to the electric industry, here's an in-depth introduction of how the business delivers electricity to its customers, regulation, what people do to provide service, and how rates are developed! (2.00 credits)

$157

Full Course Library, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting, Utility Accounting and Finance Fundamentals, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

GASB 42 - Capital Asset Impairment Financial Reporting

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GASB 42 is the standard of impairment accounting for public power and municipal utilities. Here we present the details to follow in evaluating and accounting for impairments. (1.00 credits)

$127

Full Course Library, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting, FERC | RUS Accounting 101, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Essential Guide to the RUS Uniform System of Accounts

Course

The RUS Uniform System of Accounts (USOA) is the industry standard used in electric co-op accounting. This course provides practical approaches to using the RUS USOA! (1.50 credits)

$197

Full Course Library, Developing Utility Rates

Comprehensive Review of Water Pricing Strategies

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Water rates should be designed to recover the cost of operating the water utility. The process includes determining revenues, who caused costs, and designing fair rates. In this class we show you the process. (1.00 credits)

$127

Full Course Library, ASC 980 and GASB 62 Accounting

A Utility Accountant's Yearly Journey Using Regulatory Accounting

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GASB 62 is your friend in matching unexpected events to rate recover from customers. Here's a practical approach to implementing GASB 62 and our Top uses, plus learn the GASB 62 song for your next Board meeting! (1.00 credits)

$127

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, New Electric Employee Training, Utility Accounting and Finance Fundamentals

Allocating Interdepartmental Costs

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Allocating support costs in a multi-service utility or co-op is always a point of discussion on "how will this impact my budget?". Explore industry common methods that can make acceptance and discussion easier. (CPE credits - 0.50)

$127

Full Course Library, eBooks and FREE download tools

eBook - FERC Electric Construction Accounting

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FERC electric construction accounting is the best practice in the electric industry. This book details introductory and advanced topics and will be a good reference tool as you work your way through transactions and processes.

$25

Full Course Library, eBooks and FREE download tools

eBook - Discontinuing ASC 980 and GASB 62

Course

This eBook shows how electric co-op and utility ASC 980 | GASB 62 | FERC regulatory accounting can be used for long-term obligations and how to discontinue ASC 980 or GASB 62 if items cannot be recovered in rates.

$25

Full Course Library, eBooks and FREE download tools

eBook - Implementing ASC 980 and GASB 62

Course

Our eBook series on ASC 980/GASB 62 and FERC Electric Construction Accounting provide details to implement accounting standards or strengthen your accounting processes.

$25

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, ASC 980 and GASB 62 Accounting, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Regulatory Accounting for Revenues and Liabilities with ASC 980 and GASB 62

Course

Is there a better way to record electric accounting transactions so they have more minimal impact on the financials? ASC 980/GASB 62 for capital items, obligations, rate recovery, and discontinuing reg accounting can assist. (CPE credits-2.00)

$217

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, ASC 980 and GASB 62 Accounting, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Applying Best Practices of ASC 980 and GASB 62 Regulatory Accounting

Course

A major expense might have put a damper on your electric financials. ASC 980 and GASB 62 will help you match expense recognition to electric rate recovery. It's easy to implement and use for co-ops and utilities of all sizes. (CPE credits - 3.50)

$357

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Advanced Topics in Electric Construction Accounting

Course

There are unique areas of electric work order and electric rates accounting that don't fit into the overall "box" of situations you'll encounter. Here are insights in how to account for some advanced areas. (CPE credits - 3.00)

$357

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting

Foundations of Electrical Construction Accounting: Accounting for Fixed Assets

Course

Less than stellar electric fixed asset records can be a drag on accounting processes, project accounting, and directly impact customer electric rates. We show you how LESS detail can lead to better results. (CPE credits - 1.00)

$127

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting

Foundations of Electrical Construction Accounting: Analyzing and Classifying Project Costs

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Where should the electric project costs be classified in the general ledger? Where - drives how rates are charged to your customers. This class shows detailed examples and insights on the proper accounting for electric projects. (CPE credits - 1.00)

$127

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting

Foundations of Electrical Construction Accounting: Developing Overhead Rates

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If there are gaps in your electric accounting project process you could be leaving overhead monies on the table and not collecting those costs in customer electric rates. This class details each overhead and its easy application. (CPE credits - 1.00)

$127

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting

Foundations of Electric Construction Accounting: Establishing Standard Units

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Your goal is to build a solid electric construction accounting process. Using standard units is the first step. This class shows how you don't need to be an engineer to build an electric pole. (CPE credits - 1.20)

$127

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, Board Member Training, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting, Developing Utility Rates, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Strategies for Developing Electric Rates

Course

Every area of the electric utility/co-op business drives towards electric rates. We show you how budgets feed cost of service which feeds customer rates. Perfect info for new employees, managers, and Board Members. (CPE credits -1.00)

$127

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, Board Member Training, New Electric Employee Training, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Examining Financial Reports and Key Indicators for Utilities & Co-ops

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For new electric co-op and utility board members, managers and employees, the financials may seem daunting and "what are KPIs"? We'll show you the parts to read, skim, and skip in the financials, and how KPI's can run the business (CPE credits-2.50)

$257

Full Course Library, Board Member Training, New Electric Employee Training, Utility Accounting and Finance Fundamentals, Developing Utility Rates

Electric Rates 101 - Cost of Service and Rate Design

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Understanding how electric rates are designed may not seem important to your position. But every area of the business drives towards electric rates. We show you how. Perfect info for new employees, managers, and Board Members. (CPE credits - 0.40)

$47

Full Course Library, Board Member Training, New Electric Employee Training, Utility Accounting and Finance Fundamentals, Developing Utility Rates

Electric Rates 101 - The Revenue Requirement

Course

If you are a new electric finance employee or Board Member, understanding electric rates is like learning a new language. Here is a high level look at how the budget process feeds directly into customer electric rates. (CPE credits - 0.40)

$47

Full Course Library, Board Member Training, New Electric Employee Training, Utility Accounting and Finance Fundamentals

Evaluating and Using Key Performance Indicators

Course

If your role is to provide financial information or approve electric financial, rate, and strategy decisions, this course provides an overview of key performance indicators and how they are used to manage the business. (CPE credits -0.50)

$67

Full Course Library, Board Member Training, New Electric Employee Training, Utility Accounting and Finance Fundamentals

Understanding and Reviewing Financial Statements

Course

If you're a new electric finance employee, Board Member, or in management, understanding the financials can be a challenge. Here's insights into analyzing financial statements, what to review, what to skip, and questions to ask. (CPE credits - 1.00)

$47

Full Course Library, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting, FERC | RUS Accounting 101, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

FERC and RUS Guidelines for Construction Cost Accounting

Course

The industry standard for electric construction accounting are FERC and RUS. This course shows how to account for electric construction and include all construction costs for recovery in customer rates. (2.00 credits)

$197

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, New Electric Employee Training, FERC | RUS Construction Accounting, FERC | RUS Accounting 101, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Essential Guide to the FERC Uniform System of Accounts

Course

The FERC Uniform System of Accounts (USOA) is the industry standard used in electric utility accounting. This course provides practical approaches to using the FERC USOA! (2.00 credits)

$197

Full Course Library, FERC Financial Accounting, New Electric Employee Training, Electric Industry Finance Professional Certification

Approaches to Managing Patronage Capital and Cash Reserves

Course

A key financing component for an electric cooperative operations and projects is called patronage capital. This class details patronage capital financing and how to calculate optimal cash reserves. (1.00 credits)

$127

3-Month Membership

Bundle includes

Developing Electric Vehicle Rates

Navigating RUS Forms and Filings

GASB Guidelines for Asset Impairments, Decommissioning, and Regulatory Accounting (GASB 62)

ASC 360 - Framework for Impairment Accounting

Comprehensive Introduction to the Electric Industry

GASB 42 - Capital Asset Impairment Financial Reporting

Essential Guide to the RUS Uniform System of Accounts

Comprehensive Review of Water Pricing Strategies

A Utility Accountant's Yearly Journey Using Regulatory Accounting

Allocating Interdepartmental Costs

eBook - FERC Electric Construction Accounting

eBook - Discontinuing ASC 980 and GASB 62

eBook - Implementing ASC 980 and GASB 62

Regulatory Accounting for Revenues and Liabilities with ASC 980 and GASB 62

Applying Best Practices of ASC 980 and GASB 62 Regulatory Accounting

Advanced Topics in Electric Construction Accounting

Foundations of Electrical Construction Accounting: Accounting for Fixed Assets

Foundations of Electrical Construction Accounting: Analyzing and Classifying Project Costs

Foundations of Electrical Construction Accounting: Developing Overhead Rates

Foundations of Electric Construction Accounting: Establishing Standard Units

Strategies for Developing Electric Rates

Examining Financial Reports and Key Indicators for Utilities & Co-ops

Electric Rates 101 - Cost of Service and Rate Design

Electric Rates 101 - The Revenue Requirement

Evaluating and Using Key Performance Indicators

Understanding and Reviewing Financial Statements

FERC and RUS Guidelines for Construction Cost Accounting

Essential Guide to the FERC Uniform System of Accounts

Approaches to Managing Patronage Capital and Cash Reserves