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Accounting Advisory Services

Accounting Advisory Services | UARS

Practical solutions that optimize accounting and improve business processes for utilities and cooperatives.

Advisory Services

Outsourced Controller & CFO Services
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Interim or full-time expertise for co-ops or utilities in transition. We maintain your general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting while providing board-level support.

Key Services

  • General ledger maintenance & month-end close
  • Financial statement preparation (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual)
  • Board reporting & Budget development
  • Audit coordination and team training
FERC, RUS & NARUC Accounting Guidance
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Complex interpretations for regulatory compliance. We recommend accounting for decommissioning, regulatory deferrals, and other intricate transactions.

Common Advisory Areas

  • Decommissioning Costs & ASC 980 / GASB 62 applications
  • Revenue Recognition & Decoupling mechanisms
  • AFUDC calculations and Plant Accounting
  • CIAC (Contributions in Aid of Construction)
New Accounting Standards Implementation
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Building the "Accounting Bridge" between FASB/GASB standards and the specific needs of utility operations.

Recent Implementations

  • ASC 842 / GASB 87 (Leases)
  • ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition)
  • GASB 96 (SBITAs - Software Subscriptions)
Work Order & Construction Optimization
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Inefficient work order processes lead to incorrect asset valuations. We analyze your workflows to ensure accurate financial reporting and rate design foundations.

Process Focus

  • Overhead allocation methods & Cost tracking
  • Asset Retirement tracking & Capitalization policies
  • Work order initiation and closure workflows

Areas of Expertise

Fixed Asset Management
Work Order Procedures
Overhead Allocation
Construction Accounting
Regulatory Asset Tracking
Audit Readiness
Lease Standards (ASC 842)
ERP System Configuration
FERC Form 1 Reporting
RUS Form 7 & 12
Inventory Management
Internal Controls Review

Ready to Optimize Your Accounting Processes?

Contact us to discuss how our advisory services can support your objectives.

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