Weighted Average Cost of Capital Workshop

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
9:00am – 12:00pm Eastern Daylight Time

This zoom-based workshop will focus on derivation of the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for regulated utilities. We will discuss the various considerations for deriving WACC including priorities and practices. We will also analyze the various models used in the estimation of WACC, their inherent strengths and weaknesses, and potential remedies for weaknesses.

In this workshop, you will learn:

  • Importance of WACC parameters such as risk free rates, beta, and equity risk premiums
  • Estimation methods for parameters used to derive WACC
  • Available data sources for determination of WACC

Course Details

This three-hour session will be delivered virtually through Zoom on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 9:00am – 12:00pm Eastern Daylight Time.

This is not a self-paced course. Active participation in the Live Zoom session is required in order to receive the Certificate of Completion.

$595 USD course fee includes program tuition, Live! Zoom session, and course materials.

In addition, participants are eligible for Time with a PURC Expert packages at a special price. This isn’t consulting: Our goal is for you to be the expert. Following the workshop, you will have the dedicated, one-on-one time to analyze your unique circumstances with PURC expert, Ted Kury. You can sign-up now for three hours for $1500 or five hours for $2000.

  • Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)
  • Access to Zoom (download the latest version here)
  • Unique Zoom meeting link will be provided once payment is received