Extended Training
Extended SDP Depreciation Training
Sept. 17, 2013 (1:00 PM) to Sept. 20, 2013 (noon)
We encourage you to take advantage of the exceptional training at the 2013 SDP Conference and Training. Attendees consistently give SDP Depreciation Training high praise for the excellent courses taught by recognized leaders in the field of depreciation. SDP Training is truly unique due to its expert faculty with extensive real-world experience. We are pleased to announce that, in response to your requests, we have developed a new real-world applications course. We have training to fit your needs and schedule, from the 1-day course before the SDP Conference to the 4-day courses after the conference. We look forward to seeing you in September!
We are pleased to offer four concurrent depreciation courses immediately following the 2013 SDP Conference. The courses range from an overview of depreciation (Depreciation Fundamentals) to a discussion of life analysis models (Life and Net Salvage Analysis) to application of life analysis models (Analyzing the Life of Real-World Property) to our capstone course (Preparing and Supporting a Depreciation Study).
To see detailed information about a course, click on the title of the course.
Depreciation Fundamentals
(22 CPE credits)
This overview course includes classes in Plant and Depreciation Accounting, IFRS, Data Requirements and Collection, Simulation Life Analysis, Actuarial Life Analysis, Salvage and Cost of Removal Analysis, Depreciation Models, Life Cycle Analysis, and Technology Forecasting. This excellent course is often repeated by those wanting additional study on select topics or additional preparation for the CPE exam.
Life and Net Salvage Analysis
(22 CPE credits)
This course examines Actuarial and Simulation life analysis models. The models are applied to several data sets and the results are interpreted. Pitfalls of the models are also discussed. The course also includes classes in Gross Salvage, Cost of Removal, FAS 143, and IFRS. And in the class Evaluation of a Depreciation Study, you will 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.
Analyzing the Life of Real-World Property
(22 CPE credits)
This new course provides valuable experience in applying life analysis models to real-world property data. The course begins with a brief review of life analysis and depreciation models before proceeding to apply the life analysis models to real-world property data. Trainers will provide valuable insights explaining how to interpret the results of the models as they are applied to actual property accounts in the classes. The course also includes a class in which you will examine different types of assets and the engineering reasons that cause assets to fail or be replaced. The course ends with a segment on getting behind the numbers developed in a depreciation study. This course may be repeated, and taken before or after the course below, for valuable case study practice and preparation for the life analyses you perform or review in your job.
Prerequisite: Depreciation Fundamentals or permission from Dr. Susan Jensen based on your qualifying experience or courses.
Preparing and Supporting a Depreciation Study
(22 CPE credits)
This capstone course is intended for depreciation professionals 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. The course then focuses on developing life and salvage estimates, preparing the depreciation study report, and defending the study. Trainees are given an opportunity to either role play as a witness or support the witness.
Prerequisites: Depreciation Fundamentals and Life and Net Salvage Analysis or permission from Dr. Susan Jensen based on your qualifying experience or courses.
There is ample opportunity during class and at informal evening receptions to talk with your expert instructors and network with fellow attendees from utilities, State/Federal commissions, and consulting firms. Take advantage of our substantial member discounts for multiple attendees from a company.
