2025 Depreciation Guide: Excel for Every Method 1 Credit 1 Credit
How do businesses track the value of their equipment over time? What’s the best way to calculate depreciation efficiently without getting lost in complicated math? This CPE course offers a practical, hands-on approach to understanding depreciation and simplifying calculations using Excel templates.
Whether you're an accounting student, small business owner, or financial professional, this CPE course is your guide to mastering depreciation in a way that’s both clear and actionable. We’ll start with the foundations of depreciation—why it matters and how it impacts financial statements. Then, we’ll walk through four major depreciation methods: Straight-Line, Activity-Based, Sum-of-the-Years'-Digits, and Declining Balance. You’ll see how to calculate each method step by step using editable Excel templates. These tools are fully customizable, giving you the flexibility to adapt them to your business or personal use.
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Take the guesswork out of depreciation—join the CPE course and gain the skills to calculate and manage it with confidence using Excel.
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| Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| Management Accounting for CPA in Canada | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for CPA - Ireland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
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| Accounting for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| Management Accounting for CPA in Canada | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Accounting & Auditing for CPA - Ireland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
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Dr. Knight's journey in the world of numbers began with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from LSU, followed by a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of North Texas. His career took off at Deloitte and Touche, LLP, one of the prestigious Big Four accounting firms, where he not only honed his skills but also completed the CPA requirements.
With 15 years under his belt in the realms of accounting and financial analysis, Dr. Knight has mastered diverse areas including tax, financial reporting, financial analysis, and business management. His wealth of experience is matched by his passion for education.
In 2015, he achieved a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) and transitioned into academia. Today, he inspires the next generation of accountants and business professionals through his engaging courses at various colleges and universities.
Dr. Knight also conducts impactful training seminars and runs Accounting Hound, a website dedicated to accounting education. An accomplished author, he has published several journal articles and a book on basic accounting principles. Dr. Knight’s dynamic teaching style and extensive expertise make him a sought-after educator in the field of accounting and finance.
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