Advanced Public Utility Accounting

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Timing

Thursday, May 11 – Friday, May 12
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Course Overview

Most of the crucial decisions that electric utilities make require financial information. Utility accounting staff must understand how accounting principles and practices impact financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. This practical course examines the more complicated aspects of accounting theory and practice to inform planning and decision-making and help execute your day-to-day work more efficiently and effectively.

Discuss how accounting principles and practices impact financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Learn about industry trends, new accounting standards, and strategies for ensuring future financial success. Attendees receive a complimentary copies of APPA’s Advanced Public Accounting Guidebook and Financial and Operating Ratios of Public Power Utilities publications.

Course Topics

How generally accepted accounting principles impact your financial statements
Presentation and analysis of financial statements
Strategies to maintain or improve your utility’s bond rating
The utility of tomorrow: trends and the knowledge needed to be an effective financial professional
Introduction to sustainability accounting standards
Using regulatory accounting to mitigate ratepayer and financial reporting impacts
Capital structure and financing utility infrastructure projects
Establishing strong internal controls to efficiently allocate resources and deter fraud
Governmental accounting pronouncements (GASB) update
Accounting for contingencies, pensions, impairment of capital assets, and others
Utility metrics and impacts on your business strategy

Sample Agenda/Learning Outcomes

Download a sample agenda and learning outcomes.

What to Bring

Bring a copy of your annual financial statement. Instructors will answer your questions on presentation and application of accounting policies and practices.

Course Level

Intermediate/Advanced: No prerequisites; no advance preparation. Often taken in conjunction with APPA’s Public Utility Accounting and Work Order & Asset Management Accounting courses.

Accreditation

The following continuing education credits will be provided, after successfully completing the session (click here to review requirements). Certificates will be emailed by May 26.

Recommended CEUs 1.2/PDHs 11.75/CPEs 14
Field of Study: Accounting

Recommended for

Accounting and finance personnel with a basic knowledge of utility accounting theory and practice.

Instructors

Russ Hissom, CPA, is a consultant for Baker Tilly and has extensive experience in providing risk advisory and internal audit services, implementing and improving work order asset management systems, software selection and implementation projects, financial and compliance audits, management audits, business process and controls reviews, establishing succession planning programs, and operational and financial training for utilities. Russ is a co-author of APPA publications on Information Technology Governance, Advanced Public Utility Accounting, Sustainability Accounting Standards for Utilities and Enterprise Resource Planning System Selection Best Practices.

Bethany Ryers, CPA, MAS, is a Firm Director in Baker Tilly's energy practice with a focus on assurance and advisory services for power and utility organizations. Bethany has helped some of the country’s largest public power systems implement the latest governmental accounting standards. She is involved with a number of state electric, water, and wastewater organizations and is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and several state accounting associations. Bethany is co-author of the APPA Advanced Public Utility Accounting publication.

Pricing

	Before April 17	After April 17
Individual Course Members Other	$1,050 $2,100	$1,150 $2,200
*Accounting Bundle (save $300!)** Members Other	$2,475 $5,250	$2,775 $5,550

See registration tab for more details and information on group discounts.

*The Accounting Bundle includes registration fees for all 3 classes in the track: Public Utility Accounting, Work Order & Asset Management, and Advanced Public Utility Accounting.

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Registration Fees

	Registration received by April 17		Registration received after April 17
	Members	Others	Members	Others
Accounting
Accounting Bundle: 3 courses (save $300)	$2,475	$4,950	$2,775	$5,250
Public Utility Accounting, May 8-9	$1,050	$2,100	$1,150	$2,200
Work Order & Asset Management Accounting, May 10	$675	$1,350	$775	$1,450
Advanced Public Utility Accounting, May 11-12	$1,050	$2,100	$1,150	$2,200
Cost of Service & Rate Design
COS/Rates Bundle: 3 courses (save $300)	$2,100	$4,200	$2,400	$4,500
Basic Cost of Service & Key Financial Concepts, May 8	$675	$1,350	$775	$1,450
Strategic Rate Design: Trends and Distributed Generation Impacts, May 9	$675	$1,350	$775	$1,450
Cost of Service Workshop: Implementation and Applications, May 10-11	$1,050	$2,100	$1,150	$2,200
Underground Distribution
Underground Bundle: 2 courses (save $200)	$2,500	$5,000	$2,700	$5,200
Underground Distribution Systems, May 8-10	$1,750	$3,500	$1,850	$3,600
Advanced Underground Distribution Systems	$950	$1,900	$1,050	$2,000

Group Registration Discounts

Save money on each registration when your organization registers five or more people for the same class or bundle. The larger your group, the more you save! Registrations must be submitted on the same order (at the same time) to qualify for the group discount; discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previous orders.

If you need assistance, contact [email protected].

Number of registrants	Class discount (per person)
1-4	n/a
5-9	$50
10-14	$100
15-24	$150
25+	$200

Cancellations/No-Show/Refunds/Substitutions

Registrants who cancel in writing on or before May 1, 2023, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after May 1 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel by May 1 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. Cancellation requests must be made through your my.publicpower portal or addressed to [email protected]. If APPA cancels a course, you will receive a full refund.

Travel Arrangements/Hotel Parking

Travel arrangements and costs associated with hotel parking are the responsibility of the participants. APPA will not reimburse for changes in travel expenditures regardless of the cause.

Meals

A light breakfast, afternoon snack, and beverage breaks are included in the registration fee. All other meals are on your own.

Internet Access

Wi-Fi may only be available in hotel common areas (sleeping rooms and hotel lobby) and will not be available in APPA meeting rooms. Please make arrangements to use cellular data on your device or bring a MiFi or Internet hotspot for personal use. APPA will not provide a password for Wi-Fi.

Name Badges

Name badges can be picked up at the APPA registration desk at the hotel starting at 7:30 a.m.

Code of Conduct

Participants agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If participants engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the code, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings, with no warning or refund.

More information

Registration: [email protected]

Program/Content: [email protected]

Hotel: [email protected]

Billing: [email protected]

Hotel Information

The 2023 Spring Education Institute will take place at the:

Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, CO 80202

Reservations

Phone: 800-297-1300
Group Rate: $249 (Single/Double) per night (plus State and Local Taxes)
Room Rate Cut-off Date: April 17
Group Code: APPA Spring Institute
Online Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50358138

Logistics

Check-in: 4 p.m.; Check-out: 11 a.m.
Valet Parking: Valet Parking $54/overnight; Self-Parking $34/overnight

Please note: It is possible that the block of rooms could sell out prior to April 17, so make your hotel reservations early.

Reservations & Cancellations

Please contact the hotel directly to reserve and manage your reservation. If you need assistance making reservations, contact [email protected].

Internet Access

Wi-Fi may only be available in hotel common areas (sleeping rooms and hotel lobby) and will not be available in meeting rooms. Please make arrangements to use cellular data on your device or bring a MiFi or Internet hotspot for personal use. APPA will not provide a password for Wi-Fi.

Location

All courses will be held in the Hilton Denver City Center. The hotel is located about 25 miles from the Denver International Airport (DIA). Please contact the hotel for transportation options.

Travel Arrangements/Hotel Parking

Travel arrangements and costs associated with hotel parking are the responsibility of the participants. APPA will not reimburse for changes in travel expenditures regardless of the cause.

Earn While You Learn!

Participate in APPA programs to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs).

What educational credits are available?

You can earn the following kinds of continuing education credits for attending live virtual and in-person sessions—provided the following requirements are met:

Requirements for Successful Completion: In-person

Attendees must sign in each day, attend (and participate) in the entire course and complete an evaluation form at the end of class
Partial credit cannot be given for partial attendance
Attendance is monitored by an APPA staff member and the instructor
Completion certificates will be added within 2 weeks to member profiles on the APPA website (for those who meet the requirements)

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): The American Public Power Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. For information regarding certification status, attendance requirements and obtaining attendee transcripts, contact [email protected] or 202-467-2921. Verify our IACET Accreditation.

CPE logo Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits: The American Public Power Association 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: www.learningmarket.org. Unless noted, there are no prerequisites for the courses offered and no advance preparation is required. Courses are group-internet based offerings at the basic program level (unless otherwise noted). Credit hours and areas of study for the courses are listed on the individual course pages. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as clarification of requirements, complaints, and refunds, please contact [email protected]

Professional Development Hours (PDHs): The American Public Power Association’s educational practices are consistent with the criteria for awarding Professional Development Hours (PDHs) as established by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Course eligibility and number of PDHs may vary by state.