Practice Areas — Public Utilities
Smith, Cochran & Hicks, PLLC is the only public accounting firm in West Virginia to have an entire department of skilled professionals dedicated solely to the needs of water, wastewater, and solid waste industries. As a result, our consultants are well versed in public utility regulations and operations. We have represented numerous utility companies with certificate applications before the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSCWV) and we have prepared many Rule 42 Exhibits for organizations in cases involving rate tariff charges.
Smith, Cochran & Hicks, PLLC utility consulting services include:
- Preparation of specialized and annual Public Service Commission reports
- Preparation of reimbursement requests from federal and state financial agencies
- Design and development of financing plans for capital projects
- Design of internal control structures and financial reporting systems
- Perform rate analysis and feasibility studies
- Conduct professional audits and consulting services
- Provide monthly bookkeeping and compilation