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Once Is Enough

At Lucasys, we understand that your time is one of your most valuable resources. That’s why we’ve built our systems to ensure that the work you’ve done in prior periods is preserved—even as new data is added or processes are updated.

The Lucasys software is designed to seamlessly integrate new information, such as additional budget data or actuals for new months, without overwriting or losing prior period adjustments. Using Incremental and Merge import options, you can update your data while retaining all topside or manual adjustments from earlier periods.

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Simplified Implementation and Effortless Data Conversion

Implementing 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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Lucasys Depreciation Simplifies Fixed Assets with User-Friendly Controls

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 Simplifies Fixed Asset Tracking for Utilities

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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Proposal to Increase the Corporate Tax Rate... Again!

In late March 2023, President Biden proposed a federal budget for fiscal year 2024 that will increase government spending in new infrastructure, education, healthcare, and climate change initiatives. To fund the investments, the Biden administration has proposed several tax reforms that will have important implications for corporations. Specifically, the proposed increase in the corporate income tax rate from 21% to 28% will have a significant impact on rate-regulated utilities

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Digital Technologies Propel Utilities to Transform Workforce

Utilities are bracing for a digital revolution, though according to a recent report most executives in the sector agree that their businesses are not prepared for it.

In the Digital Transformation and the Workforce Survey commissioned by EY Power & Utilities, nearly 90% of executives report having too few digitally savvy workers is frustrating their ability to adopt digital technologies. Not only is the problem of an insufficient workforce staring them in the face, by most of the respondents surveyed are lacking a plan on how to proceed. With near-universal agreement (94%) on the need for direct investment in technology and the workforce, utilities are soon to be left scrambling for solutions. The transformation of the power industry will be based on technology, but it will be driven by people.

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Implications of 163(j) for utilities

On Monday, November 26, 2018, the Treasury Department published proposed regulations relating to section 163(j), as amended by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. For utilities with regulated operations (excepted trade or business) and non-regulated operations (non-excepted trade or business), the proposed regulations provide additional clarity regarding the applicability of the interest limitation on the consolidated group.

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Another quarter end close is in the books (quite literally). Finance, accounting, and tax professionals go through a set of shared experiences in those several critical days surrounding key accounting close windows and reporting deadlines.

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