Financial Foundations for New Utility Staff (Nevada) 012826-10

Financial Foundations for New Utility Staff 

 

Accreditation:

2 Nevada Drinking Water Contact Hours awarded

Certificates will be available through your profile.

 

Date & Time:

The Financial Foundations for New Utility Staff  training will be held on the following date and time:

January 28  | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

This training is being held in the Pacific Time Zone.

Description:

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Financial Foundations for New Utility Staff is an introductory training designed to help new employees understand the core financial concepts that support the sustainability of water and wastewater systems. This session breaks down complex information into simple, practical steps so staff can confidently support day-to-day financial operations.

Participants will learn how utility budgets are built, how to read financial statements, what funders look for during reviews, and how routine financial decisions affect the long-term health of their system. The training uses real-world examples, clear explanations, and practical tools to build confidence and understanding.

 

Who Should Attend:

·        New utility staff

·        Board members, clerks, and administrative personnel

·        Operators taking on financial or managerial responsibilities

·        Anyone needing a foundational understanding of utility finances

 

Topics Covered:

·        Learning topics gathered from Trainer

·      Basic financial terminology for small utilities

·      Difference between operating and capital expenses

·      Understanding budgets, balance sheets, and income statements

·      Tracking revenues, expenses, and reserve needs

·      Introduction to rate structures

·      What funders look for during financial reviews

·      Tools for long-term planning and financial sustainability

 

Location:

This training will be hosted online on GoToTraining.

 

Scholarship & Fees:

Financial Foundations for New Utility Staff is a free training to attend.

 

Registration:

To receive contact hours for online trainings, each person must be registered with their own email address. An evaluation at the end of the training is also required.

 

Are you attending as a group online, but not watching from your own computer?

If you'll be joining the online training as part of a group (watching from the same computer), each group member must still be individually registered and complete the Group Attendance Form before the training begins. This ensures everyone receives proper credit.

 

Group Attendance Form: 

http://www.events.rcac.org/Forms.asp?MODE=NEW&Forms_FormTypeID=-3245

 

For registration questions, contact:

RCAC Events
registration@rcac.org
(888) 401-8299 

 

By registering for an RCAC event, you acknowledge and agree to abide by the code of conduct set forth by RCAC for training participants, which is available here RCAC Training Code of Conduct.  Please read the code of conduct carefully before proceeding with the registration process.  

Funding for this project or program was provided by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and if applicable the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

 

RCAC is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.