Welcome to the Society of Depreciation Professionals

The Society of Depreciation Professionals (Society or SDP) provides membership, training and professional certification opportunities to individuals seeking an in-depth understanding of capital recovery through the art of depreciation analysis. The Society was formed in 1987, in response to a need for objective and accurate estimates of equipment life, salvage and cost of removal for capital intensive industries.

The SDP recognizes the professional field of depreciation analysis and promotes the development of practitioners in the field. The Society further serves as a forum for the collection, exchange and publication of information concerning depreciation, and sanctions standards of conduct through its code of ethics.

The Society holds its Annual Conference and Training in varied locations throughout the United States each fall. The Conference provides depreciation professionals a unique opportunity to network with other depreciation professionals and hear leaders in the field of depreciation discuss current trends. Our renowned SDP training ranges from an overview of depreciation basics to life and salvage analysis courses with real-world applications to preparing and defending a depreciation study.

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2013 Annual Conference and Training
 September 15-20, 2013
Grand America & Little America Hotels
Salt Lake City, UT

The Annual Conference provides depreciation professionals a unique opportunity to network with other depreciation professionals and hear leaders in the field of depreciation discuss current trends. The Conference begins with an evening reception Sunday, September 15 and continues until noon Tuesday, September 17. We will again offer Sunday afternoon training on September 15, which finishes just prior to the Sunday evening reception. Our four concurrent extended training courses begin at 1 pm Tuesday, September 17 and continue until noon Friday, September 20. Society members receive special discounted prices for both the Conference and Training. Please click here for information on our conference location and local transportation options.

The SDP is a Diverse Group of Professionals

The Society is a comprised of a diverse group of professionals that include engineers, accountants, mathematicians and statisticians who have enhanced their understanding of depreciation through annual meetings, training and certification. Many are engaged in the study of depreciation as employees of consulting firms, regulated utilities and staff of public utility commissions. Other industries also take an interest in depreciation practices from a valuations perspective.

SDP Training

The SDP training allows professionals exposure to specialized and unique career opportunities. For those working in the utility industry, training can provide the knowledge necessary to prepare depreciation testimony which can lead to appearing as a witness in regulatory hearings. For public utility commission staff, there is a need for understanding of the topic for the purpose of issuing fair and just decisions related to depreciation.

Our Meetings, Training and Certification Process

Conference attendees benefit from a wide variety of depreciation experts, each presenting in their area of expertise. In addition to an overview of Depreciation held the Sunday afternoon preceding commencement of the annual meeting, attendees of the Extended training sessions can chose from four week-long learning opportunities, each focusing on a different area of depreciation analysis. Upon completion of training, member candidates may take the Society test as a first step to certification as a Certified Depreciation Professional (CDP).

Welcome to the Society of Depreciation Professionals

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