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Introduction to Regulated Natural Gas Accounting
May 20-23 , 2008 - CenterPoint Energy -- Houston TX

(Part of the SGA Spring Training Week)

Introduction To Regulated Natural Gas Accounting provides a broad overview of the major functions related to gas industry accounting. The information will help new personnel get up to speed quickly on a wide range of accounting and financial processes.

The course covers the key elements of accounting and finance. In addition, it also explores the relationship between various departments and how interaction between business units is a critical element for success.

Who Should Attend

  • -Entry level accounting personnel from all departments, including:
    -Gas Accounting
    -Property Accounting
    -Budget and Planning
    -Tax
    -General Accounting
  • Rate professionals (2 years or less)
  • Individuals from other departments interfacing with accounting

What You Will Learn:

  • Universal System of Accounts
  • Financial Reporting
  • Gas Purchase Accounting
  • Taxes
  • Audits
  • Property Accounting
  • Regulatory Concepts and Concerns
  • Regulated vs. Non-regulated Issues
  • Billing Procedures
  • The Ratemaking Process

Benefits:

  • Excellent introduction for new accounting personnel
  • Gain an understanding of financial business practices
  • Learn how accounting interacts with other departments
  • Earn CPE credits

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Sponsored by: SGA Accounting and Finance Committee.

Contact: Pat Downey pdowney@southerngas.org