Leading natural gas and water distribution services company, Hope Utilities, has implemented Lucasys’ industry-leading tax fixed asset software. Faced with the challenges of maintaining legacy software systems, Hope Utilities recognized the opportunity to streamline their accounting solutions and transform their business processes.
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A significant trend has emerged in the utility landscape that demands attention and adaptation: the age of its workforce. The average age of employees in the industry consistently surpasses the national average. As veteran workers approach retirement, rate-regulated utilities are being prompted with both challenges and opportunities. As utilities confront their own business processes and explore the next generation of software solutions, Lucasys stands as an industry leader.
Read MoreImplementing new software systems is a challenging task for rate-regulated utilities given the scope and complexity of their operations. The importance of seamless implementation and accurate data conversion cannot be overstated. Lucasys Depreciation was designed to address the unique challenges faced by rate-regulated utilities and provides an effortless implementation process.
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Depreciation tracking can be a challenging task for rate-regulated utilities that have to comply with strict accounting standards, so Lucasys Depreciation was specifically designed to make the process more intuitive and user-friendly. One of the key benefits of Lucasys Depreciation is its incredible ease of use. New members of a team can immediately access advanced tools without the need for extensive training, allowing accounting and tax departments to quickly adapt to changes in resource planning. Whether you’re a seasoned accountant or tax professional, or someone just starting out in the field, Lucasys Depreciation can simplify the process of tracking depreciation and make your work more efficient.
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Lucasys Depreciation was designed to streamline depreciation for utilities, with advanced reporting and dashboard functionality that make it easier for financial and tax teams to stay compliant while saving time and effort. Calculating and tracking fixed asset depreciation can be a complicated and time-consuming process, especially for rate-regulated utilities. Large quantities of assets and strict accounting regulations add complexity to what should be a straight-forward process. Whether you're a finance professional, tax professional, or someone interested in learning more about how technology can simplify complex financial processes, Lucasys Depreciation has the answers.
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The IRS has issued a new revenue procedure, Rev. Proc. 2023-15, providing a safe harbor method of accounting for natural gas transmission and distribution property repairs, maintenance, replacements, and improvements. This new method allows taxpayers to classify these costs as either capital or deductible expenditures, providing clear and bright-line rules to reduce the burden of compliance.
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