Kevin Boyle, Project Manager

Joel Berk is knowledgeable, personable, & a great storyteller. He answered many of the "whys" of our business.

Susan Brozick, Consultant, Training and O.D.

I feel I (finally) have an understanding of utility finance. You made learning easy and fun. Thanks! The stories were the highlights, don't ever discard them!

Carl D'Adamo, Sr. Finance Lead

Humor and review of topics was excellent. Looking forward to your book from net site.

Gary Dever, Fin System & Bus Support Accountant

Useful information presented in an interesting way.

Fred Eckert, Project Manager Operations

Instructor had great depth of knowledge of utility accounting, the utility industry. Good exercises and examples, very clear presentation and great stories kept the class interesting.

Dave Hughes, Project Manager Operations

Instructor is outstanding!

Stephanie Hyman, Customer Service Supervisor

I feel as though I have a much clearer picture of what goes on behind the scenes and have a better appreciation for what goes into rate filings, etc.

James B. Jacoby, Ops Manager - Solid Waste Group

This was my first exposure to a finance/accounting course; it was very relevant and practical in content.

Joe Janocha, Lead Engineer

I came away with a clear understanding of what makes utility accounting different from that of non-regulated industries.

Edward Krufka, Senior Professional

The examples and relation of course material to current and past actual industry experiences were both entertaining and educational.

John Kutys, Maintenance Manager

Wonderful course, Joel has a special ability to communicate the material. Thanks!

Bill Learn, Manager Customer Operations

Good focus on utilities and knowledge of the industry and what's happened.

Thomas Munro, Project Engineer

Dr. Berk is obviously very knowledgeable about the utility business and is able to put these concepts in terms an engineer can understand.

Wahid Omarzai, Tax Accountant

Joel kept me interested the whole time by using examples I could relate to and making up storylines. Great jokes as well.

Patricia A. Quaile, Production Analyst

The material presented is of a complex nature yet presentation of it was simplified. Not just anyone can pull this off. The instructor was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject and able to apply the concepts to real life situations. Excellent.

Joe Riding, Supervisor Property Mgmt

Straight forward approach, good examples and analysis, and the energy level of speaker keeps up audience attention.

Zane Rigler, Supervisor of ETC

Very informative, entertaining, and credible. This course really makes apparent the threat of competition. Much more than I have ever heard or read.

Kimberly S. Scarpello, Public Relations Consultant

The understanding of the financial health and the financial processes of our business will be critical to the improvement of our work force and the continued success of our company. Excellent.

Paul Schutz, Mgr. Customer Service

Well presented and well organized material. Instructor was informed and attentive. The time was well used. The subject matter was appropriate and very important.

Brian Shaffer, Manager Supply Planning

The workshop was very valuable and has cleared up many questions in my mind. Joel Berk is excellent. He makes this and interesting subject!

Jeff Shalaway, Senior Accountant

Keeps relevant accounting topics interesting and funny.

Timothy J. Smith, District Manager

It provided a good overview in simple language. The length and depth are about right. I think the most valuable input is the insightful analysis of our company in the context of other utilities.

Lynn Srivastava

Good examples summarized points. Light humor mixed with dry accounting & finance principles.

James M. Sullivan, Budget Coordinator

This course has given me a great deal of knowledge. It will benefit both me & my company.

Phil Todd, Technical Consultant

Informative and humorous.

Nancy Trushell, Supv. Production Training

I appreciated the level of intelligence you expected us to have as people in business. I also appreciated the fact that no time was wasted (started on time and kept breaks short). Stories were good too. Excellent.

Betty Whaley, Supv Cost Service Support

Good perspective for nonfinancial person. Helped make sense out of financial stuff I have to be involved in. Fast paced and interesting.

Jules Zaccone, Senior Engineer

I am leaving seminar with much better understanding of utility finance and can better appreciate company's financial status & how decision made by employees impact financial statements.

Jeanne Best, Marketing Representative

Good overview of the regulatory/financial issues facing utilities and how that will impact them as deregulation occurs. The instructor was enthusiastic and gave good real world examples of the concepts.

Brent Hardaway, Senior Energy Consultant, Marketing

Brought to light how utility functions and importance of bottom lime. Easy, concise and understandable!

Jim Montgomery, Staff Analyst

Excellent overview of utility accounting and fundamentals for operating in a competitive environment.

Mellanie Wing, Marketing Planner-Market

Intelligent I felt like I learned a great deal and Dr. Berk was an entertaining & educational instructor. Made what could have been dull, very interesting.

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