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Student reference manual for workshop only. This workshop is designed to provide the students with a basic understanding of the procedures and techniques used within a mass appraisal office. This workshop introduces students to some of the concepts involved in using two approaches to value: the cost approach and the sales comparison approach.

Mathematics for Assessing Officials SRM. Exam not included. This two-day workshop is designed to provide the student who plans on attending IAAO programs with an understanding of the mathematical concepts and techniques applied in the appraisal and assessment administration disciplines. It is designed for both the beginning student who has limited knowledge of mathematics and […]

Depreciation Analysis SRM. Exam not included. Depreciation Analysis provides a comprehensive; advanced treatment of the techniques of estimating depreciation of residential property. Through a series of market oriented case studies and demonstration problems; types of depreciation and generally recognized methods for measuring depreciation are covered; with emphasis on the observed condition method. Depreciation measurements are […]

CMS Case Problem Review SRM. Exam not included. Workshop 854 provides a comprehensive review of the methods and applications of cadastral mapping. Participants are to have had IAAO’s two mapping science courses and experience in cadastral mapping. This is not an introductory workshop. There are three sections consisting of: Geometry of the Description; Public Land […]

Highest and Best Use Workshop SRM. Exam not included. Highest and best use is a concept in real estate appraisal in which market value is achieved by the reasonably and probable legal land use that results in the highest value. Highest and best use is an essential step in the mass appraisal process and is […]

Fundamentals of Industrial Valuation SRM. Exam not included. The Fundamentals of Industrial Valuation is a lecture-type class designed to teach the basics of appraising industry for ad valorem purposes. It is intended to be taught with the IAAO textbook of the same name. Although the course teaches fundamentals for industrial valuation; it does not teach […]

Multiple Regression Analysis SRM. Exam not included. This workshop provides an understanding of the mechanics and application of multiple regression analysis (MRA) in property valuation; as well as instruction in gathering and qualifying data for MRA application. The workshop shows how to develop and use MRA equations as appraisal tools and how to evaluate; using […]

Fundamentlas of Assessment Ratio Studies SRM. Exam not included. This workshop provides a very basic introduction to the development and uses of assessment sales ratio studies. The workshop covers the topics of sales analysis; sampling; and the development of assessment ratio studies. The workshop may be expanded an additional half day to include material on […]

Valuation of Machinery & Equipment Advanced Concepts SRM. Exam not included. This workshop is designed to provide a formal; systematic; comprehensive program of study for those who assess personal property; specifically machinery and equipment. The very nature of most personal property item provides a challenge in proper valuation – the diversity; mobility or adaptability; and […]

Personal Property Auditing; Basic SRM. Exam not included. This workshop provides a foundation for understanding basic financial records. Specifically to be discussed are those records relating to fixed assets. The balance sheet; depreciation schedule; and income statement will be described and discussed in much detail. Emphasis will be placed on the pertinent data relevant to […]