EEI Utility Internal Auditor's Training Course

EEI is pleased to offer the fifth annual Utility Internal Auditor's Training Course. This 2 1/2-day comprehensive program consists of a wide range of audit topics in areas affecting the regulated utility, competitive business operations, information technology and corporate services. Other sessions will focus on general industry and utility accounting topics to form a basis for understanding the business and current issues.

This course is designed for staff and advanced level auditors, but anyone with an interest in audit issues should find the course very useful. All segments of the course are taught by expert utility instructors and leaders in the field of utility auditing and accounting issues.

The course offers several general and joint sessions that all participants will attend, with break-out sessions divided into distinct tracks. Attendees can select which sessions they prefer to attend based on their interests. The tracks and associated topics are identified as:

G = General and Joint Sessions 
UG  =   Utility General Topics
US  =   Utility Specific Topics

These tracks address the complex nature of today's utility and the audit challenges arising from both regulated and non-regulated operations, as well as the needed services to support these areas. In addition to information that will enhance company audits, participants will also benefit from a current perspective of the broader challenges facing the industry as a whole.

Hotel Reservations

To make hotel reservations, contact the hotel directly at:

InterContinental Chicago
505 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60611
1 (800) 628-2112 or (312) 944-4100
www.chicago.intercontinental.com

Rate
$224 (without tax) per night, single/double occupancy in the Historic Tower. To receive the Edison Electric Institute's corporate rate, register under the room block identified as “Edison Electric Institute” or “EEI”.

Important Information
The cut-off date for the corporate EEI/AGA rate is Thursday, July 5, 2007. Reservations made after July 5, 2007 will be subject to availability at existing hotel rates. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m.

Hotel Information
The InterContinental Chicago enjoys the premiere Chicago address, located on the famed “Magnificent Mile” in the heart of the city’s finest shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions. Some of the most notable places of interest are within walking distance, such as the Art Institute, Field Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Water Tower Place, Navy Pier and Shedd Aquarium.  The InterContinental Chicago is 16 miles from O’Hare International Airport, and 12 miles from Midway Airport.  The hotel is in close   proximity to both Cellular Field home of the World Champions Chicago White Sox and charming Wrigley Field, and only minutes from McCormick Place, and five miles from Chicago’s financial district.

Registration Information

Registration and payment in advance is required. Registrants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.

If paying by check, make checks payable to “EEI” and attach it to the registration form. We also accept American Express, MasterCard and Visa. If paying by credit card, please include your credit card number, expiration date, name of cardholder, billing address and cardholder signature on the registration form. Incomplete information will delay registration.

There are three easy ways to register:

1.  REGISTER ONLINE (not available if using Group Rates)

2.  MAIL the Registration Form with payment to:

Meeting Registration Office
Edison Electric Institute
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004

3.  FAX the registration form with payment information to: Kim King, Edison Electric Institute, (202) 508-5542.

Registration Fees

EEI Full Member Rates: $925.00 per attendee
EEI Associate Member Rates: $975.00 per attendee
Non EEI Member Rates: $1025.00 per attendee

To qualify for “Group Rates,” three or more attendees per company must register at the same time.

Group Rates

Per Person if 3 or more attendees are registered at the same time.  Online registration is not available for Group Rates and must be submitted at the same time by mail or FAX.

EEI Full Member Group Rates:  $825.00
EEI Associate Member Group Rates:  $875.00
Non EEI Member Group Rates:  $925.00

If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact Kim King of EEI at (202) 508-5493 or e-mail Kim at kking@eei.org .

Cancellations

Cancellations will be accepted through Friday, August 3, 2007 MINUS a $100.00 administrative fee. Substitutions are welcome. Please register no later than Friday, August 3, 2007.

Airline & Rental Car Discounts

EEI has contracted with United Airlines to provide competitive discounts for travel. To take advantage of this service, convenient schedules and special fares, call or have your travel agent call:

United Airlines: Toll free number 1-800-521-4041 (Refer to File #556AF).

Rental Car: Members of the Edison Electric Institute are eligible for a 5% discount with Avis Rent-A-Car. Toll free 1-800-331-1600 (Refer to File #A775499).

CPE Information

Edison Electric Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org

The objective of this course is to provide an introductory knowledge and understanding of public utility auditing, accounting and current issues in the electric industry. The course is designed for utility industry professionals. Meeting Prerequisite: None; Course Level: Basic and Advanced; Category Subjects: Accounting and Auditing, Specialized Knowledge & Applications, and Taxation.

Recommended Maximum CPE Credits: _ hours (not yet available) In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits are granted based on a 50 minute hour.

Complaint Resolution Policy

All efforts will be made to handle any complaints by attendees expeditiously and to the satisfaction of the attendee. Complaints may be addressed to Isetta Harmon, telephone (202) 508-5423, e-mail iharmon@eei.org.

Questions?

For more information on course content, phone or send e-mail to EEI: Isetta Harmon (202) 508-5423 iharmon@eei.org

For administrative questions or assistance, phone or send e-mail to EEI: Kim King (202) 508-5493 kking@eei.org

If you are disabled and will need special requirements for the course or if you have special dietary needs, please contact Isetta Harmon at (202) 508-5423.

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