Build a career-ready foundation in electric utility accounting — from how the industry works to FERC standards, financial statements, and performance measurement.
This track is designed for professionals entering the electric utility industry or moving into accounting, finance, or analyst roles. Four courses progress in a logical sequence — building industry context first, then FERC accounting standards, then financial statement analysis and performance measurement.
How electricity is generated, delivered, and priced — plus who does the work, how utilities are regulated, and where the industry is headed.
Master the FERC Uniform System of Accounts and build a solid foundation for utility finance, operations, and rate-making.
What the financial statements really show, what matters most, and the questions that lead to better decisions.
A practical overview of utility KPIs and how they guide better financial and operational decisions for management and boards.
"These courses gave me a clear, practical overview of how the FERC chart of accounts works and how to read and analyze financial statements. Everything was explained in a way that actually made sense for someone new to utilities."
I came looking for an introduction to utilities course and I'm glad I took this one. Russ was great and explained everything really well. It was great learning from someone who has actually been in the industry and knows about both the finance and utility sectors. I will be taking more courses!”
“Good basic understanding of the business and the FERC chart of accounts. I came from outside the utility world and was quite lost. This class helps to provide a basic foundation.”
Russ Hissom is a nationally recognized expert in utility accounting and ratemaking, with more than 35 years of experience helping electric utilities and cooperatives navigate FERC, RUS, FASB, and GASB accounting standards. As founder of UtilityEducation.com, Russ has built a comprehensive CPE curriculum drawing on decades of hands-on work with regulatory accounting, construction accounting, and rate case support for investor-owned utilities, public power, and electric cooperatives.
All video lessons, downloadable course slides, exercises, and Excel templates for all four courses. Materials are in PDF and Excel formats.
12 months from the date of purchase. Study at your own pace, on your own schedule — from desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Yes—each course in this career track is eligible for NASBA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits as shown on the course description. Upon successful completion of each class and a passing grade of 70% or more on the final exam, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion that meets NASBA documentation standards.
Knowledge is power (forgive the electric pun). But this course adds to your knowledge, making your career skills deeper and giving you tools to provide value to your organization.
Yes - Information is taken from real utility transactions and financial transactions and statements.
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