Valuations performed for financial reporting is an area of appraisal which is very important and which is expanding.  Unless the MTS appraiser knows what to expect and the proper standards to follow, they may be in for quite an unpleasant experience and much frustration.

This course will outline the applicable standards, what the role of the MTS appraiser is as part of the valuation team, a review of various valuation techniques, and how to handle the numerous questions arising from the audit review process.

This is an advanced course that assumes students are familiar with basic appraisal techniques. Students are required to bring a calculator (capable of calculating exponents) and a laptop which will be utilized for some of the examples.  As such, please make sure to bring both a calculator and a laptop including excel.  

Learning Objectives:

1.      Gain an understanding of the standards that apply to valuations performed for financial reporting purposes

2.      Learn valuable cost and market approach tools which can be used in most types of valuation

3.   Learn how to “survive” the audit review process