New Electric Cooperative Accounting Professional
Build a career-ready foundation in electric cooperative accounting — from how the industry works to RUS standards, financial statements, and performance measurement.
Build the foundation your co-op career requires
This track is designed for professionals entering the electric cooperative industry or moving into accounting, finance, or analyst roles. Four courses progress in a logical sequence — building industry context first, then RUS accounting standards, then financial statement analysis and performance measurement.
You'll earn a Cooperative Accounting Foundations Certificate upon completion — documentation you can use for your CPE records and professional development file.
- New cooperative accounting and finance staff
- Analysts moving into cooperative finance or accounting roles
- Supervisors onboarding new co-op team members
- HR directors building co-op onboarding programs
- Auditors of electric cooperatives
After completing this track you will be able to:
Recommended sequence
Each course builds on the previous — work through them in order for the best result.
How electricity is generated, delivered, and priced — plus how co-ops and utilities are structured, regulated, and how electric rates are created.
The RUS Uniform System of Accounts sets the standard for co-op accounting. Learn how to apply it confidently with real-world examples and proven techniques.
What co-op 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.
"I was new to co-op accounting and these courses gave me a clear, practical overview of the RUS chart of accounts and work order accounting. I can now do my job effectively and think about ways we can make our accounting process work better."
National utility accounting and rate expert with deep expertise in RUS and cooperative finance. Trusted by more than 1,000 electric cooperative and utility professionals across the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Utility Accounting and Rates Specialists, LLC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: NASBAregistry.org.
Ready to build your co-op accounting foundation?
Earn 7.00 NASBA CPE hours and a Cooperative Accounting Foundations Certificate. Study at your own pace, on any device.
Refunds and cancellations: Requests for refunds must be made in writing within 30 days for purchasing the course. No refunds will be granted after the qualified assessment has been completed. For any concerns, please contact us at 608 628 4020 or at russ.hissom@utilityeducation.com.