Gain a better understanding of the everyday application of tax depreciation concepts.
This topic will explain how to identify the appropriate method to depreciate or amortize assets, including options to be considered, bonus depreciation considerations and the impact of the tangible property regulations on these decisions. You will learn through examples how to bring the rules to life, and discuss how to correct missteps with capitalized assets through the change in the accounting method process.
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Agenda
History of Depreciation and Amortization
General Concepts and How to Get Started
- MACRS; GDS and ADS Systems
- 1245 and §1250 Property
- Classes, Conventions, and Depreciation Methods
- Amortization Concepts Under §197
Changes to Depreciation Brought About by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
- Bonus Depreciation Considerations
Buildings and Depreciation Planning Opportunities
- Impact of the Tangible Property Regulations
- Depreciation Recapture Concepts
Accounting Methods Relating to Depreciation and Amortization
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Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on December 13, 2019.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty

Dawn Polin, CPA
Cherry Bekaert
- Senior manager, credits & accounting methods in Cherry Bekaert’s specialty tax group
- Focuses primarily on cost segregation studies, energy studies, and recently implemented tangible property regulations, as well as the federal and multistate taxation of closely-held and private equity/venture capital-owned companies
- More than 18 years of experience
- B.B.A. degree, University of Georgia; M.Acc. degree, University of Florida
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 919-782-1040
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Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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