Second Quarter 2012

Fundamentals of Sales Ratio Analysis

Course Number: IN 130

Class Description:

(7 1/2-hours of continuing education credit by the Department of Local Government Finance)

Sales ratio analysis is the fundamental tool assessment officials use to measure if their work is complying with the statutes relative to the assessment of property. This course is designed to familiarize students with the basics of a sales ratio analysis. The course begins with an overview of mathematical concepts and procedures that are necessary to perform and understand a sales ratio analysis. Students will learn how to calculate the ratios, apply appropriate statistical procedures to determine the quality of the assessment and to make recommendations to improve the assessment quality. A case study will allow students to pull together all the formulas and techniques that have been discussed throughout the class.

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Neighborhood Analysis

Course Number: IN 213

Class Description:

(7 1/2-hours of continuing education credit by the Department of Local Government Finance)

Students will learn the characteristics of neighborhoods, learn how boundaries are determined, and learn influence value. Economic principles and their effect on neighborhoods will be addressed. The course will also address the various neighborhood valuation techniques and appropriate methods for analyzing a neighborhood.

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