Fixed Asset Accounting and Depreciation
Fixed asset registers drift from reality and depreciation policies get applied without thought. This course covers accounting for assets from acquisition through revaluation to disposal.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Fixed assets and why registers drift from reality
- 02Recognition, measurement and initial cost
- 03Capital versus revenue expenditure decisions
- 04Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values
- 05Componentisation and subsequent expenditure
- 06Revaluation, impairment and reversal
- 07Disposal, derecognition and reconciling to the ledger
What you will gain
- Recognise and measure assets on acquisition
- Distinguish capital from revenue expenditure
- Apply depreciation methods and useful lives sensibly
- Handle revaluation, impairment and reversal
- Account for disposals and derecognition
- Reconcile the register to the general ledger
Who should attend
- Financial accountants and controllers
- Asset and finance administrators
- Auditors reviewing fixed assets
- Finance staff in asset intensive organisations
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 18 to 20 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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