New Electric Utility Accounting Professional
Build a career-ready foundation in electric utility accounting — from how the industry works to FERC standards, financial statements, and performance measurement.
Build the foundation your career requires
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.
You'll earn a Utility Accounting Foundations Certificate upon completion — documentation you can use for your CPE records and professional development file.
- New utility accounting and finance staff
- Analysts moving into utility roles
- Supervisors onboarding new team members
- HR directors building onboarding programs
- Auditors of electric utilities
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 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."
National utility accounting and rate expert. Trusted by more than 1,000 electric utility and cooperative professionals across the United States and Canada.
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 utility accounting foundation?
Earn 6.5 NASBA CPE hours and a Utility 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.