Overview

Join SDP for the fifth forum in our Summer Series, Stranded Investments and Depreciation! This 1-hour forum will be hosted on August 19 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 two members of our SDP Training Faculty: Branko Terzic and Ned Allis. 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 19: Stranded Investments and Depreciation

• What are stranded costs?
• How are stranded costs measured?
• Who pays for stranded costs?
• Should utilities be compensated?
• How should costs be recovered?
• What is the role of the depreciation analyst?
• What is the difference between “used and useful” and “prudent investment” regulatory principles?

Trainers 

The Honorable Branko Terzic
Managing Director
Berkeley Research Group LLC

Ned Allis, CDP

Vice President

Gannett Fleming Valuation and Rate Consultants, LLC

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.

• Getting started guide for attendees

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:

1. Our trainers are working depreciation professionals, so the training delivered is readily transferable to your job.
2. The training courses help meet CPE requirements.
3. The training is excellent preparation for the CDP Exam and provides the needed credits to retain your CDP credential.
4. The Depreciation Fundamentals course is a prerequisite for all intermediate and advanced courses you may want to take in 2021. 
5. Training from home saves on the travel costs associated with in-person training.
6. Group discounts will be offered!