Electric Plant Accounting & Depreciation

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM MT / 09:00 AM PT [Prevailing Time]
Presenter: Bob Benson, Field Accountant, Rural Utility Service
Moderator:
Learning Objectives:
To provide attendees an overview of the Work Order System, Cradle-To-Grave Accounting and accounting for General Plant Assets. It will address the basis and purpose for each as well as the procedures and records involved.
Field of Study: Accounting
Program Level: Intermediate
CPE Credit: 2 Credit Hour
Delivery Method: Group Internet-based
Prerequisite(s): No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
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Course Description

The 2 hour presentation is designed for electric cooperatives as an overview of the Work Order System, Cradle-To-Grave Accounting and accounting for General Plant Assets. It will address the basis and purpose for each as well as the procedures and records involved. Time will also be devoted to a brief discussion of electric utility plant depreciation methods and rates. Although geared somewhat toward cooperatives utilizing RUS loan funds to finance the construction and acquisition of electric plant assets, the essential principles addressed are applicable to all electric cooperatives regardless of the sources of funding used.

Presenter and Moderator Bios

Presenter: Bob Benson, Field Accountant, Rural Utility Service

Bob Benson served Rural Utility Service (RUS) borrowers in various capacities for over 35 years and most of his career was spent as a Field Accountant in North Carolina, New England, New York, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. He was responsible for conducting loan fund and accounting reviews of electric and telecommunications cooperatives and companies and distance learning and telemedicine loan and grant recipients. He also conducted work order and contracting seminars for electric and telecommunications borrowers, financial analysis seminars for USDA Rural Development employees in the Water and Environmental program in various states throughout the country, conducted depreciation studies as joint efforts with various electric distribution borrowers, and provided accounting and financing advice and guidance to the Electric, Telecommunications and Water and Environmental programs borrowers. He retired from RUS in 2008 and currently consults with electric cooperatives and public utility districts around the country providing a variety of accounting and training services.

Cost
$56.00 for NSAC Members / $70.00 for Non-Members

Delivery System

  • All programs are delivered using the Zoom platform.
  • Confirmations will include log-in instructions.
  • Participants are able to participate using any device with an Internet connect (if the device does not have speakers, the participant can also dial-in) or they can participate with audio only by dialing in.
  • All registrants will receive a link to the CLN’s recording by email within 48 business hours of event’s conclusion.
  • There will be assistance available to help with technical and connectivity issues up to 10 minutes prior to the start of the presentation.

Registration

All registration is done on-line and each guest must provide their name and email address to participate. All NSAC members may register for free. Non-members may register for a nominal fee.

Refund Policy

NSAC will not issue refunds for CLNs. If a registrant is unable to participate in the CLN and provides notification to info@nsacoop.org 48 hours prior to the session, a credit will be provided for a future CLN. Alert the NSAC staff member monitoring the CLN if technical difficulties are encountered and technical support will be provided to eliminate problems with future CLNs.

Additional Information

Live participation is required for CPE credit and polling questions must be answered to document your active participation. All registrants will receive an email following the session with links to the slides and/or handouts, and a link to the CLN recording (unless otherwise stated). If you are unable to participate in the live session, you can still watch the recorded session, but you will not be eligible for CPE credits. Those eligible for credits will receive their certificate by email with 7 business days.

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Each Cooperative Learning Network will have one or more speakers who are recognized experts on the topic. CLNs typically include a Q&A session where participants can ask questions live or by chat. No advance preparation or prerequisites are required, unless otherwise stated in the course information. Attendees are able to download copies of the slides and/or handouts and are provided a link to view the recording (unless the description states the session will not be recorded). These tools help continue your learning experience after the session.

CPE Credits
The National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives (NSAC) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor (#103068) 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 addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based.

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Easy.
A device with an Internet connection is all you need. If your device does not have sound capabilities, the ability to dial in from a telephone is available.

Ideal for multiple attendees.
Use a speakerphone and projector/monitor and invite as many people as you want to participate - at no extra cost to you.

Affordable.
NSAC Cooperative Learning Networks are free for members and available to non members at a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.