2008 CATA CONFERENCE - CLASSES

The CATA Board has selected the following classes for the 2008 Conference.

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DPT Class Offerings	Days	Credits	Provider
1 Day DPT Appraisal Classes
National USPAP – Standards & Ethics Focuses on changes to the 2008 edition of USPAP USPAP will be applied to everyday appraiser practice Aids appraisers seeking competency in the Uniform Standard Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)	1	7	DPT
Agriculture Land Classification Statutory References Agriculture Land Designation Special Agriculture Designation Issues Agriculture Court Cases & Case Law Summary	1	7	DPT
Time Trending Class Size Limited to 12 As of 7/3/08 this class is full. Introduction to Statistics SBOE Statistical Requirements Time Trending Techniques Basic time Trending Analysis Performance Evaluation Analysis Case Study	1	7	DPT
Oil & Gas Netback Valuation Constitutional and Statutory References Oil and Gas Valuation Process Wellhead Pricing - Methodologies Examination of Netback Spreadsheets Accessing and Using COGCC Information	1	7	DPT
Introduction to State Assessed Definition of a Public Utility for Property Tax Purposes Public Utility Industry Descriptions Terms and Definitions Used in Public Utility Valuation Understanding the Valuation Process Colorado Public Utility Allocation Apportionment of Public Utility Values Review of Frequently Asked Questions Hot Topics-Changes Coming for Public Utility Valuation	1	7	DPT
Possessory Interest Review "Vail Associates" Supreme Court Decision Review Statutes Addressing Valuation of Possessory Interest Review Valuation Method of Possessory Interest Review BAA Decision on Possessory Interest	1	7	DPT
Hotel/Motel Valuation Cost Approach Market Approach Income Approach Business Value In A Hotel Return on and of Personal Property Development of Capitalization Rates Classification of Extended-Stays Hotels	1	7	DPT
Golf Course Valuation Types of Golf Courses Golf Course Descriptions The Three Approaches to Value (Cost, Market, Income) Income/Expense Analysis	1	7	DPT
Sales Confirmation Statutory Requirements – Sales Confirmation Court Case Discussion Title Conveyance Sales Confirmation Data – Implementation Sales Confirmation Data-Management Preliminary Sales Ratio Analysis Final Data Analysis Special Issues	1	7	DPT
Vacant Land Valuation Land Valuation & The Appraisal Process Highest & Best Use Approaches To Value Adjustment For Time Adjustment For Differing Property Characteristics Reconcilliation	1	7	DPT
Environmental Properties Public & Market Reaction Acts, Agencies, Regulations, Courts and Organizations Geologic Hazards and Environmental Risk Stigma Property Inspection Environmental Site Assessments Appraisal Procedures Terminology Emphasis on Methamphetamine Labs	1	7	DPT
Bed & Breakfast Valuation History and Definitions Statutory References Classification Three Approaches to Value Allocation of Actual Land Value Allocation of Actual Improvements Value Reconciliation and Assessed Value Personal Property Issues	1	7	DPT
2 Day DPT Appraisal Classes
Personal Property - No test Constitutional Provisions and Statutory References Assessment Calendar Court Decisions Discovery and Listing Administrative Issues: Confidentiality and Penalties Classification Depreciation Tables and Factors Valuation Procedures Taxpayer Remedies and BIAs Special Issues Performance Analysis Case Study	2	14	DPT
Statistics - Not Tested - Need to have a Calculator Class size is limited to 12 As of 7/3/08 this class is full. STATISTICS Purpose of Statistics Basic Assessment Statistics Auditory/SBOE Statistical Requirements Manual Statistical Calc. & Problems COMPUTER LAB Basic Statistics Using SPSS 11.0 General Data Manipulation TIME TRENDING Importance of Time Trending Required Data Required Format Data Tricks and Traps Basic Time Trending Analysis Computer Hands-on Case Study PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS Spotting Outliers Useful Statistics Required Data Required Format Auditor/SBOE Statistical Requirements Data Tricks and Traps Utilizing SPSS 11.0 for Performance Analysis Computer Hands-on Case Study	2	15	DPT
1/2 Day DPT Administrative Classes
Abatements Due Process Purpose of Abatements Clerical Errors, Erroneous Assessments, Overvaluation Issues Abatement Situations Abatement Hearings Review by Property Tax Administrator Abatement Statutes Case Law	1	5	DPT
Tax Increment Financing The definition and purpose of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Statutes and Court Cases Urban Renewal Authorities (URAs) and Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs) TIF and Property Taxes Procedures for Assessors Determination of Base Value Annual Calculation of Increment Adjustment of Base and Increment Values due to General Reassessment Listing Base and Increment on the Abstract Listing Increment in Certification of Values	1	5	DPT
1 Day DPT Administrative Classes
Exemptions Introduction to Exemptions Exemptions handled by the Assessor Exemptions handled by the PTA Division/County Interaction	1	7	DPT
Ownership, Legal Descriptions, and Mapping Estates in Real Property Common Title Transfer Issues Elements of a Deed After-acquired Title Decedents' Estates Trusts Reading and Plotting Legal Descriptions Key Elements of the Parcel Mapping System	1	7	DPT
Basic Title Conveyance Basic Title Transfer Issues Elements of a Deed The Bundle of Rights Types of Ownership Types of Conveyance Documents Decedents' Estates Assessor’s Role in Keeping Ownership Assessor’s Transfer Process	1	7	DPT
Presenting Your Best Case Assessor's / Appraiser's Preparation Appraisal Requirement County Attorney's Involvement Presentation Direct Examination and Cross Examination Preservation of the Record Exhibits	1	7	DPT
Assessment Math Whole Numbers and Fractions Decimals and Percents Mill Levies Assessment Rates Proration Plane Shape Geometry Estimating Answers Use of a Pocket Calculator	1	7	DPT
Severed Minerals What are Severed Mineral Interests? Real Property Ownership Rights Taxation and Court Cases Severed Mineral Conveyances Severed Mineral Legal Descriptions Time Reservations Severed Mineral vs. Royalty Interests Discovery and Listing of Severed Minerals Valuation of Severed MineralsvForeclosures and Tax Sales Severed Minerals in Production	1	7	DPT
OUTSIDE PROVIDERS
Deane Wilson - American Society of Appraisers
HOW TO GET YOUR FINANCIAL CALCULATOR TO WORK IN APPRAISING (HP12c, HP17b) The purpose of this seminar is to introduce the benefit of using your financial calculator in real estate appraising. The seminar will make financial calculations easy. The HP12c is the primary calculator presented, but the HP17b will also be demonstrated. The learning objective is for attendees to be comfortable with the use of a financial calculator and be able to solve appraisal related problems. It is the goal of this seminar to provide the necessary understanding of the financial calculator to appraisers so that they may be able to improve their understanding of financial calculations and improve their work product. The basic functions will be explained through demonstration and case problems. The advanced functions will be demonstrated through extensive case problems. * Student must provide their own HP-12C, HP-17b Calculator*	1	7	Wilson
The Logic and Critical Thinking of Appraising & Communicating Appraisal Results This course covers the logic and critical thinking skills needed to convey sound conclusion and write more convincing reports. A brief look at English as a second language and deeper insight into: problem solving: decision theory: argument analysis: deductive reasoning: inductive reasoning: rhetoric versus reasoning: and much more! This is a seminar that teaches not just improved writing skills, but improved thinking. By learning the skill of appropriate precision and the art of making sense, appraisers can better defend their conclusions, their readers will have fewer questions, and their conclusions will have less challenges.	1	7	Wilson
James Felt - Water Law
COLORADO WATER LAW The Riparian Doctrine The Hydrologic Cycle The Appropriation Doctrine Perfecting a Colorado Water Right Characteristics of the Appropriation Doctrine Duty of Water “Zoning” of a water right Waste Change of Water Right Water Augmentation Plan Water Right Administration Wells River Compacts Reserved Water Rights Denver Basin Rules Ditches and Ditch Rights Springs Reservoirs Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Conveyance of Water Rights Buying and Selling of Water Rights Contract Considerations Water Rights Appraisals Geothermal Resources Colorado Ground Water Commission			Felt
Colorado Water Law – Day One The above listed content is designed as a two-day course but according to the instructor can be condensed into a one-day class that omits much detail and gives a general exposure to the subject matter.	1	7	Felt
Colorado Water Law – Day Two The above listed content is designed to be presented as a two-day course with in depth information on appraising water rights and considerations tobe addressed and considered in water law.	1	7	Felt
Thimgan & Associates
Introduction to SPSS – A Hands On Workshop *County Employees Only* This is a three-day session essential for anyone wanting basic training with SPSS and a look into time trending and ratio studies. It is designed for the complete novice and is recommended for students having limited or no exposure to SPSS. The workshop is tailored toward mass appraisal and assessment. It begins by exploring SPSS, which includes an introduction to the main windows that are used during an SPSS session. Each window is defined and the appropriate applications are explained and demonstrated. Once the student has completed exploring the various windows, they are introduced to the basics in time trending techniques. Some methods utilized include the sale to assessment ratio methodology. Ratio studies are the final topic covered in this class. Students will learn what statistics are most important and learn how to apply these analyses in SPSS. Graphs and charts are also a major component of SPSS and the students are shown how to use the various charts and graphs available in SPSS for all types of analyses. Throughout the three-day class, students utilize lab exercises that apply the techniques used on actual data from various jurisdictions throughout the country.	3	24	Thimgan
Kaplan College
Appraiser Fraud: One Step Over The Line/Polluted Properties: Disclose It & Close It According to the FBI, mortgage fraud ballooned five-fold from 2001 to 2004 and cases of appraisal fraud represent a big chunk of those. In fact, a recent survey indicated that up to half of all property appraisers have reported feeling pressure from lenders or brokers to overstate property values. Some appraisers who have not complied with strong-arm tactics report not being paid for work and being blacklisted. This half-day course will show you how to stay out of trouble during this fraud epidemic. You'll learn about malpractice, negligence and fraud and discuss ways to avoid common errors that get innocent appraisers into trouble. How to report appraisal fraud to local, state and federal agencies will be discussed in detail. You'll learn how to protect yourself through purchasing the right errors and omissions coverage. New FHA reforms assure homebuyers receive thorough appraisals with warnings of property defects. Appraisers must now provide a much more detailed evaluation of the condition of homes, including environmental factors, that may affect property values. This course will present methods for recognizing and disclosing environmental concerns under HUD valuation-condition guidelines.	1	8	Kaplan
Site Valuation & The Cost Approach (16 CEH) 2-Day Course This class is one of the courses needed to meet the 75 hour licensed appraiser upgrade education requirement under the new 2008 AQB licensing guidelines. This course starts the discussion about land, geographic characteristics, and neighborhoods. After the terminology is introduced, the valuation techniques are taught, including: sales comparison method; allocation method; extraction or abstraction method; subdivision method; ground rent capitalization method; land residual method, and the cost approach. The course will use case studies to help explain which method might work best in each situation. Included in the textbook is an appendix reviewing appraisal math, calculating area correctly, statistics, and financial math.	2	16	Kaplan
IAAO
House Construction, Design and Systems - Steve Snyder This workshop is designed to provide some background on residential house construction. Topics that will be covered include: location, house types, interior design, architectural styles, construction, environmental hazards, building materials/systems and home improvements/renovations.Steve Snyder	1	7	IAAO
Restructuring Income/Expense Statements - Garth Thimgan Find out the importance of restructuring of income and expense statements. Learn how to take an owners income statement and restructure it applying knowledge learned in this forum. Income and expense itemsthat are not permissible for valuation purposes and items that are allowable, but not reported by property owners will be discussed and reviewed.	1	7	IAAO
APEX, INC.
Mobile Technology for the Real Estate Professional WHAT’S AVAILABLE Mobile Computing Hardware Solutions Mobile Sketching Software vs. Manual Solutions Measuring Hardware Solutions WHAT’S HOT & WHAT’S NOT Mobile Computing Solutions Measuring Solutions HOW TO Measure in the Field Sketch in the Field Tips for finding the right hardware to suit your needs	1/2	3	APEX