Overview
Join SDP for the fourth forum in our Summer Series, Witness Preparation and Pitfalls! This 1-hour forum will be hosted on August 5 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern. After a brief introduction by Dr. Susan Jensen, the forum will begin with a short presentation by four members of our SDP Training Faculty: John Lacey, Branko Terzic, Dane Watson, and Larry Kennedy. A discussion among Trainers and participants will follow. This is an opportunity to learn more and share your insights with colleagues. Now more than ever, community is important, and we hope you can join us!
Topic
Wednesday, August 5: Witness Preparation and Pitfalls
- Tips for Testifying
- Pitfalls to Avoid in Live Testimony
Trainers
Dane Watson, CDP, PE
Managing Partner
Alliance Consulting Group
The Honorable Branko Terzic
Managing Director
Berkeley Research Group LLC
Larry Kennedy, CDP
Senior Vice President
Concentric Advisors ULC
John Lacey, Ph.D., CPA
Professor of Accountancy & EY Research Fellow
California State University Long Beach
Forum Introduction
Susan Jensen, Ph.D., CDP
Surface Transportation Board
Click here to read full faculty bios.
Registration Details
All SDP Open Mic Forums are free for SDP members, as a member benefit! We also invite non-members to join our forums.
- SDP Member Rate: $0 - Complimentary with your Membership
- SDP Guest (Forums 2-4): $50 per forum
Technical Specifications
SDP will use Cisco WebExfor our Open Mic Forums.
Cancellation
Please email cancellations in writing to admin@depr.org. We will process your cancellation and refund within 3 business days.
2020 SDP Training
The SDP is pleased to announce that our acclaimed training will be offered online this year! Our training will include three 10-hour courses and two 5-hour short courses. Each course will be offered in manageable 3-hour segments from mid-September to mid-November. Below is a listing of our courses. More details will be shared soon.
10-hour Courses (12 CPEs)
- Depreciation Fundamentals
- Life Analysis Methods and Applications
- Analyzing Net Salvage in the Real World
5-hour Courses (6 CPEs)
- Depreciation and Ratemaking Issues
- Introduction to Depreciation
Why attend our training? Here are some reasons:
- Our trainers are working depreciation professionals, so the training delivered is readily transferable to your job.
- The training courses help meet CPE requirements.
- The training is excellent preparation for the CDP Exam and provides the needed credits to retain your CDP credential.
- The Depreciation Fundamentals course is a prerequisite for all intermediate and advanced courses you may want to take in 2021.
- Training from home saves on the travel costs associated with in-person training.
- Group discounts will be offered!
| COURSES AND ELECTIVES THAT RELATE TO FORUM TOPICS |
| FORUM TOPICS |
FALL TRAINING COURSES |
FALL TRAINING ELECTIVES |
| Early Retirements: Cost Recovery, Salvage, Accounting |
Depreciation Fundamentals
Analyzing Net Salvage in the Real World
Depreciation & Ratemaking Issues
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Accounting |
| Extraordinary Retirements |
Depreciation Fundamental
Depreciation & Ratemaking Issues
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Accounting
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| Economic Lives |
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Life Cycle Analysis
Technology Forecasting
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| Shortened Asset Lives |
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Life Cycle Analysis
Technology Forecasting
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| Electric Vehicle Charging | Depreciation & Ratemaking Issues | |
| Unit vs. Group Depreciation |
Depreciation Fundamentals
Introduction to Depreciation
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| Regulated vs. Non-Regulated |
Depreciation & Ratemaking Issues |
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Homogenous vs. Non-homogeneous Property Groups:
Property Life; Developing the Depreciation Rate
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Life Analysis Methods & Applications
Depreciation Fundamentals
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Life Cycle Analysis |
| Witness Preparation & Pitfalls |
Depreciation & Ratemaking Issues |
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| Stranded Investments & Depreciation |
Depreciation &Ratemaking Issues |
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