Depreciation Made Easy
2011 Tax Law
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Tuition, Books & Fees
$70.00
Class Date(s) & Time(s)
Tuesday May 29, 2012
10:00am - 5:00pm (PDT)
Lecture Length
6 hour(s)
Credit Hour(s)
| 5.5 | : | NASBA CPE |
| 6 | : | IRS |
| 6 | : | Oregon Tax Board |
| 6 | : | Oregon State Board of Accountancy |
| 6 | : | CTEC |
| 6 | : | Texas State Board of Public Accountancy |
| 6 | : | New York State Board of Public Accountancy |
| N/A | : | QAS |
Field of Study
Taxation
Program Level
Basic to Intermediate
Prerequisites
Understanding of basic tax law
Delivery Method
Live Group
Educational Venue
Portland Oregon Classroom:
13405 NW Cornell Rd.
Portland, OR 97229
CTEC Course Code
6180-CE-1008
Enrollment Agreement Form
CPE Classroom
Included In These Packages
Package B - 20 Hours CPE
IRS 1040 Tax Pro Exam Prep Series
LTC Exam Prep Series (Oregon and Federal Law)
Small Business Bundle - 33 Hours CPE
Course Content

Depreciation calculations demand the application of numerous rules including MACRS, limits on autos, listed property and asset life. This intensive program teaches students the methods used to calculate MACRS depreciation and application of various limits and rules affecting depreciation calculations.
This course covers:
- Definition of tangible and intangible property types
- The difference between depreciation and amortization
- Depreciation conventions
- Recovery periods
- Straight-line and double declining balance methods
- Bonus depreciation
- Section 179 deduction
- Listed property
- Limits on automobiles, trucks, vans and SUVs
- Inclusion amounts
- Classification of property
- Start-up costs
- Instructions for completing Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization
Learning Objectives
Classwork is provided for students to work on an assignment involving depreciation calculations and completion of Form 4562. Program includes a quiz to test student's knowledge.
Course materials provided to students include detailed Student Manuals, classwork answer keys, quiz and quiz answer key.
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- How to depreciation property using MACRS
- Special depreciation rules affecting automobiles
- How and when to claim the Section 179 deduction
- What assets must be depreciated and how to figure depreciation
- What assets must be amortized and how to amortize property
- How to prepare a depreciation schedule
Format Delivery
Students will attend a group live lecture provided by one of Pacific Northwest Tax School's skilled instructors in our Portland classroom located at 13405 NW Cornell Rd.
Disclosures and School Policies
Terms of Enrollment
Pacific Northwest Tax School's course materials and teaching techniques are valuable proprietary information of Pacific Northwest Tax School, and all such information is subject to copyright, including written, recorded, internet based as well as all other electronic media.Each Student agrees that she/he will use the information only for purposes of education and training; and as a condition of enrollment, that they will not to disseminate the information to any third party and will treat the materials as confidential information of Pacific Northwest Tax School.As a condition of enrollment, Students pledge not use any information in any competitive fashion, including to create or derive competitive materials. Students further agree that any breach of these terms and conditions shall cause the school irreparable harm, entitling Pacific Northwest Tax School to injunctive relief, as well as any other remedy that may be available at law or equity. Students shall have one year from date of enrollment in any course, to complete the course and receive their Certificate of Completion.
Basic Tax Law
Students taking any Basic Tax Law course, agree to comply with all Terms of Enrollment outlined the enrollment agreement form for that course, which can be found on our Enrollment Forms page.
Prerequisites & Advance Preparation
Students intending to write the Oregon State Tax Exam, must be at least 18 years of age, and have High School Diploma or GED. Students using our self-paced internet based program should prepare for classes by downloading and printing course materials. For more information including detailed course descriptions and learning objectives, view the lesson plans of each course, located on Pacific Northwest Tax School's website at: www.pnwtaxschool.com.
Cancellations
Self-study Correspondence and Self-Paced Online programs fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.For more information regarding administration policies including complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 503-646-5600.
Problem Resolution
Pacific Northwest Tax School gives the highest priority to delivering quality education programs.If you have concerns about our programs please contact the Pacific Northwest Tax School Education Coordinator at: support@pnwtaxschool.com
Disclaimer
Manuals distributed and programs sponsored by Pacific Northwest Tax School are designed to teach application of tax laws. Pacific Northwest Tax School works to provide accurate and timely material to students, however the school does not have any responsibility if human and/or mechanical error exists.Accordingly, no assurance is given by Pacific Northwest Tax School that such information is totally comprehensive or accurate in its coverage of such subject matter. Information published or sponsored by Pacific Northwest Tax School should not be relied upon as a substitute for independent research to original sources of authority such as the Internal Revenue Code, IRS Publications and Internal Revenue Rulings. Pacific Northwest Tax School, its authors, and instructors do not render legal, accounting, or other non-educational professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought.Credit hours are subject to change without notice.
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We are an IRS approved sponsor of continuing education. IRS Sponsor #VRD3D .
Notice to Members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents: NAEA requires its members to obtain 30 hours of CPE each year. NAEA further requires the CPE be in compliance with IRS guidelines. As an IRS approved sponsor of CPE, our programs meet CPE standards set forth by NAEA. |
Oregon Board of Tax PractitionersPacific Northwest Tax School is a licensed vocational school regulated by the Oregon Department of Education. Our CPE programs are approved by the Oregon Board of Tax Practitioners.
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Texas State Board
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New York State Board
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*The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy requires CPAs obtain CPE from a Board-approved sponsor. Pacific Northwest Tax School has registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE programs.
The New York State Board for Public Accountancy requires CPAs obtain CPE from a Board-approved sponsor. Pacific Northwest Tax School has registered with the New York State Board for Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. Sponsor License #002479