Bethany Ryers serves as a firm director on the energy and utilities team. She joined Baker Tilly in 2006 and specializes in providing auditing, accounting and consulting services to utilities. She also assists with financial and capital forecasts, rate studies and impact fees.

Northern Illinois University
Master of Accounting Science

Marquette University
Bachelor of Science in business administration

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Performs financial audits of electric, water, stormwater and sewer utilities, and develops rate filings, cost of service studies and rate design

Conducts audits of fiduciary funds for single employer defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans and other post-employment benefit plans, including integration into employer government reporting 

Executes financial risk assessments and internal control evaluations

Prepares financial forecasts, long-range plans and cash- flow projections for municipal utilities

Analyzes the financial impact of construction projects on utility customer rates, borrowing needs and operational results

Compiles municipal utility financial statements and annual reports to regulatory agencies

Delivers consulting services to public utilities, including financial capital forecasts

Performs Office of Management and Budget’s Uniform Guidance compliance audits of federally funded programs

Helps implement accounting standards for municipal utilities, including derivatives and regulatory accounting

­American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

American Public Power Association (APPA) – utility education courses instructor

Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Speaks on accounting and financial reporting topics at industry conferences

Presenter – APPA spring, fall, winter education institutes – “Advanced public utility accounting” (2017, 2016)

Presenter – APPA webinar – “Accounting standards and reporting update” (2017, 2016)

Presenter – APPA Business & Financial Conference – “Current issues in public utility accounting” (2016)

Contributing author – APPA – “Advanced utility accounting manual” (2012)

Join Baker Tilly – the signature sponsor of the 2019 American Public Power Association (APPA) Business & Financial Conference – as public power utility professionals network and receive the latest information from authorities in the fields of utility business and administration. Visit Baker Tilly’s power and utilities team in the exhibit hall and attend these Baker Tilly-led sessions: Trending complexities in public utility accounting Sunday Sept. 15  |  1:30 – 5 p.m. During this pre-conference session, Baker Tilly’s Bethany Ryers will share an update on accounting guidance and interpretations to stay abreast of changes in energy markets, technology and reporting requirements. You’ll also learn trending accounting topics for renewable energy projects, joint ventures and public-private partnerships. Review recent Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements and potential impacts on utility reporting. Receive tips on preparing informative, efficient presentations for monthly utility board meetings. Welcome to the wonderful world of leases Monday, Sept. 16   |   1:30 – 3 p.m. GASB Statement No. 87 significantly changes lease accounting for governmental entities. Baker Tilly’s Bethany Ryers and Gwen Zech will dig into the details of GASB 87 and how it can affect your public utility. Find out what you should do immediately as well as in the future to set up a proper system of controls and communicate with your governing body. Through the functional areas of accounting and finance, customer account and services, human resources and training, information technology, pricing and market analysis, and risk management and insurance, attendees of the APPA Business & Financial Conference will learn how changes in the national energy landscape may affect the future and how to position their community-owned utilities for success.

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American Public Power Association’s Business & Financial Conference