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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AID AND ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP

JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 1, 2017 AID AND ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP TIME TREND ANALYSIS

Description Property Tax Oversight offers this workshop as aid & assistance for property appraisers and their staff. The department has been using a time trended sales ratio methodology for analyzing as- sessment rolls since 2011. This methodology increases the statistical reliability and accuracy of ratio studies, and counties can use it to test rolls before submitting them to the department. Dur- ing the workshop, instructors will demonstrate the methodology using real data. This workshop will provide:  an introduction to the fundamentals and principles of adjusting sales for market conditions. Day 1 will be lecture, and day 2 will be hands-on time trending exercises using Excel and pre- pared sales datasets. Participants should bring a laptop with MS Excel (version 2010 and above) already loaded, the Analysis Tool Pack and the Analysis Tool Pack - VBA enabled. Excel macros, SPSS syntax, and data sets will be available at registration check-in. Day 2 will also include an overview of the SPSS syntax, which counties can use instead of Excel for larger datasets or more complex analyses. Participant Information Participants should bring a laptop that fits the specifications above, laptop power cord, extension cord, paper, writing utensil(s), and a jacket or sweater. We recommend participants read pages 147–166 of the Fundamentals of Mass Appraisal textbook before attending. This textbook is available for purchase directly through the IAAO store. The workshop will begin at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 31, 2017. You may sign in and pick up your course manual at either of the following times:  specific information about DOR’s sales ratio time trending method.  criteria for determining the inclusion or exclusion of sales in the analysis.  tools to determine the most appropriate analysis based on the data.

Monday, January 30, 2017, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Orlando Marriott Lake Mary (1501 International Parkway, Lake Mary, Florida)

Hotel Accommodations We have reserved a block of rooms at the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary. Please make your reserva- tions directly with the hotel by January 13, 2017, using the group name “Time Trend Workshop” to receive our group rate of $119 single/$129 double per night (rate includes a full buffet breakfast). You can make reservations by calling 1-800-380-7724. Register online at https://taxapps.floridarevenue.com/PtoRegPublic/ JANUARY 23, 2017. FREE REGISTRATION.

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