Understanding Asset Value: Depreciation, Amortization, and Depletion
Enrollment Opens on December 1, 2025
About this Module
This module examines the various types of business assets, including tangible, intangible, and natural resources. Participants will explore the concepts of depreciation, amortization, and depletion, and understand their purposes in accounting. The distinction between market value depreciation and accounting depreciation is clarified. The module also highlights how these accounting methods affect a company’s financial statements, and why understanding asset value over time is essential for financial analysis.
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Accounting Certificate
Designed for professionals seeking to interpret financial data and understand how it informs business decisions. This certificate covers accounting fundamentals such as financial statements, internal controls, and capital budgeting. Learners will also explore topics like fraud detection, inventory management, and depreciation through real-world examples.
- Length: 5 online modules (5–6 hours each)
- Format: Fully online, asynchronous, and self-paced to support flexible learning
- Skills Gained: Analytical thinking, cost analysis, budgeting, fraud detection, short- and long-term financial decision-making
- Recognition: Shareable digital badges earned per module; full certificate awarded upon completion
Faculty lead: Joe Cho
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