Energy Brochure



Utilities

BKD provides audit and financial reporting, tax, consulting and small business services to approximately 400 utilities and electric cooperative organizations. We understand the unique challenges facing utility companies and electric cooperatives, and you’ll gain the peace of mind that comes from advisors who have a deep understanding of the issues facing your industry.

BKD can assist cooperatives and utility companies with a variety of services, including:

  • Benchmarking analysis
  • Cost-of-service studies
  • Audits, reviews and compilations
  • Regulatory asset and liability consulting
  • Projections for financing
  • Structuring asset sale transactions
  • Patronage redemption planning
  • Rate structure analysis
  • Ballot counts for annual meetings
  • Taxable versus nontaxable cooperative consulting
  • Depreciation studies
  • Computer services
  • Internal controls
  • Due diligence procedures for mergers and acquisitions
  • Employee benefit plan audits, administration and consulting
  • Monthly accounting services

John Rowland

Partner
Audit

John Rowland

Partner

Audit

Manufacturing & Distribution, Professional Services

400 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 2500
P.O. Box 3667
Little Rock, AR 72203-3667 (72201)

Little Rock
501.372.1040

“Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc. became a client of BKD several years ago after moving from a Big 4 firm. We have been very happy with the professionalism and expertise they provide for the annual audit and tax returns. Continuity of staff is important to us. We have worked with the same friendly and knowledgeable staff the last several years which increases the efficiency of each audit and tax return. Their expertise in the industry has been invaluable to us”

— Monica Williams, Accounting Coordinator
Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Johnson City, Texas

"Thanks to BKD, we were able to resolve a very complex international tax issue, as well as an oil and gas transaction. We are counting on BKD to continue to meet our growing needs."

— Lisa Anderson, Controller
US KingKing
Bentonville, Arkansas

"BKD was very well-organized and well-documented throughout the internal control review process.  Our consultant was a pleasure to work with and provided high-quality work that saved our company a significant amount of man-hours."

— Terry Register, Information Technology Manager – Compliance and Enterprise Applications
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.
Houston, Texas

“BKD was able to assist us with streamlining our process and reducing the number of key controls throughout the IT organization, which resulted in substantial administrative cost savings.”
“BKD leverages their firm’s internal resources well.  Their breadth of knowledge and analytical and critical thinking skills allowed them to assist us in getting answers quickly to enable us to make decisions.  They were fantastic to work with.”

— Kris Gordon, Strategic Alliance Manager for Pipeline Operations
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.
Houston, Texas

“When selecting a firm, BKD’s knowledge and experience made them the firm best-suited for our needs.  Their high staff quality and professional manner as well as their desire to meet and exceed expectations epitomizes great customer service.”

— Linda Larson, Director of Internal Auditing
Motiva Enterprises LLC
Houston, Texas

“When we were looking for a firm to assist with SOX compliance, a colleague highly referred us to BKD.  They were able to help us determine how SOX would affect us and what steps we needed to take in order to be compliant.  We enjoyed working with the personable and knowledgeable staff at BKD throughout the process.”

— Brett Treadwell, Managing Vice President - Finance
AmREIT
Houston, Texas

“BKD has done a great job in providing their services to us. They have continuously provided quality consultants that understand our business and seamlessly integrate into our organization. They also provide us with valuable knowledge and insight on current industry trends and best practices.”

— Noor Kaissi, Manager, Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002 Compliance
Enbridge Energy Company, Inc.
Houston, Texas