MEARIE Training Programs

Regulatory Finance for Non-Accountants

A practical course on regulatory finance fundamentals for non-accounting professionals in the utility sector.

Course Format:

In-Person

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Course Summary:

This two-day course provides non-accounting professionals with a practical understanding of the financial and regulatory concepts that drive decision-making in Ontario’s electricity distribution sector. Participants learn how to interpret financial statements, understand rate-setting mechanisms, and navigate the financial aspects of regulatory applications.

The course is designed to make complex financial concepts accessible and relevant to professionals across all functional areas.


Course Outline

The following topics will be covered:

  • An overview of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) environment, including its impact, requirements, and rate-setting methods
  • An overview of financial requirements and accounting in a rate-regulated industry
  • An overview of how rate base and revenue requirement are determined
  • An overview of capital asset accounting and budgeting
  • An open forum discussion

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Regulatory Finance

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