Publisher's Synopsis
Good financial management is critical for the successful operation of both private and governmental water utilities. This book provides a complete information resource on sound financial and accounting practices and procedures for water utilities.Intended for financial staff, managers, and executives of water utilities, the book covers these topics and more:Water utility managementFunctions of financial managementStandardized methods of accounting and reportingDeveloping projectionsBudgetingRates and revenuesO & M expensesAssets and liabilitiesTaxesCapital improvement planning and financingInternal controls and auditsThe included electronic Appendices, which will be delivered to your My Downloads, provide valuable support materials, including the complete NARUC UniformSystem of Accounts for Class A Water Utilities, and sample annual reports, interim financial reports, 10-K filing, and policy statements.
