Fixed Asset Accounting (Completed)

This course is designed to introduce participants to the basic concepts of fixed asset accounting. Participants will be introduced to various concepts including; what qualifies as a fixed asset, acquiring fixed assets, depreciation methods, impairments, tracking fixed assets, security of fixed assets, and disposing of fixed assets.

Who Should Attend
CPAs, CMAs, CGMAs, CIAs, CFEs, CFOs, CEOs, employees, staff accountants, managers, and anyone who is interested in obtaining a basic understanding of fixed asset accounting.

Topics Covered

• Basic understanding of accounting for fixed assets
• What qualifies as a fixed asset
• Acquiring fixed assets
• Depreciation methods
• Impairments
• Tracking fixed assets
• Security of fixed assets
• Disposing of fixed assets

Learning Objectives

• Define what a fixed asset is
• Recognize how to Post transactions for the acquisition of fixed assets
• Identify the useful life of an asset
• Recognize how to calculate depreciation
• Recognize how to post transactions for the disposition of fixed assets

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Accounting (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None