Are you new to the electric industry? Where can you find resources to teach electric industry accounting and finance?

Electric accounting isn't taught in schools and you're looking for information to help you in your day-to-day work. You'd like to make an impact and contribution to your organization and learn to "speak electric".

This Starter Series gives a high level overview of electric industry accounting and finance. Courses cover an introduction to how the industry works, FERC accounting, electric project construction accounting, and high-level overviews of financial statements and how electric rates are developed. You'll have a firm foundation on which to build your industry knowledge.

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What You Will Learn in the Accounting and Finance Starter Bundle!

Learn the basics of accounting, finance, rates, and strategies in the power and utilities business!

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In-depth Intro to the Electric Industry!

Value: $37.00 Included!
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Introduction to the Electricity Business!

Value: Free Included!
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FERC Uniform System of Accounts

Value: $47.00 Included!
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RUS Uniform System of Accounts

Value: $47.00 Included!
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FERC | RUS Construction Accounting Standards

Value: $47.00 Included!
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How to Read and Analyze Financial Statements

Value: $27.00 Included!
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Allocating Interdepartmental Costs

Value: $27.00 Included!
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Electric Rates 101 - The Revenue Requirement

Value: $27.00 Included!
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Electric Rates 101 - Cost of Service and Rate Design

Value: $27.00 Included!
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Water Rates 101

Value: $37.00 Included!

Why should you take this course series?

  • You will cover the foundation of power and utilities accounting and finance

    Courses on accounting, finance, rates, regulatory accounting, and strategy provide the basis for decision making in the power and utilities industry.

  • You can take the courses at your pace

    You can binge watch all of the courses or take your time on the topics.

  • We provide high-quality and in-depth content

    The course materials provide best practices and industry insights from our years of experience in the electric business.

Frequently Asked Questions
All video lessons and course downloads are included in the bundle. You have lifetime access to the bundle and future course updates.
The bundle information is taken from industry best-practices and the experience of the instructor in working with power and utilities organizations across the US and Canada.
We look forward to providing you with more information. Just email russ.hissom@utilityeducation.com. Thanks!
This course adds to your power and utilities knowledge, making your career skills deeper, and giving you greater tools to provide value to your organization.
The course is eligible for CPE for number of CPE hours shown in the course description. You'll receive a course completion certificate that also shows the number of CPE hours when you complete 100% of the course and take the course quizzes. CPE hours are computed based on a 50 minute presentation hour. All of our online courses are modeled on the guidelines of the AICPA and NASBA Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs. Courses are not NASBA certified, but many states do not require NASBA certification for all courses claimed for CPE. Final approval of a course for CPE credits is based on the requirements of each states’ regulatory body. We would recommend checking the state website for your license for specific requirements.

I'm passionate about the power and utilities business and my goal is to help you and your organization!

I'm Russ and I am passionate about the electric, water, wastewater, gas, and broadband business! My goal is to share what I've learned in serving electric co-ops and utilities of all sizes with accounting, finance, and business process services.

I would love to help you learn more and help you and your organization! Check out the offerings for courses and consulting services. You'll get tidbits you can use immediately in your work!

Worked with co-ops and utilities across the US and Canada
Presenter and educator for American Public Power (APPA), American Waterworks Association (AWWA), Edison Electric Institute (EEI), American Gas Association (AGA), and state industry organizations
Experience includes rate studies, FERC accounting implementation, business process reviews, and expert witness testimony before FERC, state commissions, and in arbitration proceedings

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  • Unlimited access to 20+ courses
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  • New courses added every month
  • Watch on-demand -
  • Desktop, tablet, or phone
  • Cancel Anytime

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