Introduction to Depreciation

9/10/2017 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM

This overview course includes segments on accounting for group depreciation, life and salvage analysis, and annual and accumulated depreciation. The course is beneficial for professionals who prepare depreciation studies, managers wanting an overview of the segments of a depreciation study, or members preparing for the CDP Exam. There are No Prerequisites for this course.

2) Life and Net Salvage Analysis

9/12/2017 1:00 PM - 9/15/2017 Not Specified

This course examines Actuarial and Simulation life analysis models by applying them to property dataandinterpreting the results. Pitfalls of the models are discussed. New this year we include a class in Pricing of Retirements. In the class Evaluation of a Depreciation Study, you learn how to get behind the numbers developed in a depreciation study. Prerequisite: Depreciation Fundamentals or permission from Dr. Susan Jensen based on your qualifying experience or courses.

4) Preparing and Supporting a Depreciation Study

9/12/2017 1:00 PM - 9/15/2017 Not Specified

This course is now full. Registrants interested in content related to real-world applications such as that offered in this course should consider the course, "Analyzing the Life of Real-World Property." If you have any questions, please contact our office at admin@depr.org. 

 

This capstone course is intended for depreciation professionals who have a direct role in depreciation studies as well as managers seeking an overview of the depreciation study process. The course begins with a brief review of life and salvage analysis and depreciation models. We then focus on developing life and salvage estimates, preparing the depreciation study report, and supporting the study. Trainees are given an opportunity to role play as a witness or provide support to the witness. Prerequisites: Depreciation Fundamentals and either Life and Net Salvage Analysis or Analyzing the Life of Real-World Property or permission from Dr. Susan Jensen based on your qualifying experience or courses.