Descriptions

In a pinch and need Chief Appraiser Ethics, Property Tax Professional Ethics, or New Laws/Rules right now? Check out our Online Courses – On Demand, available whenever you need them!

(TAAD Talks will take a break from June through August.  TAAD does not record TAAD Talks sessions.)

Zoom Sessions/Classes Descriptions

Chief Appraiser Ethics: Qualities for Ethical Leadership in a World of Bad Blood

Description:

To provide this training to as many registrants as possible, TAAD is periodically providing it online.

Please Note: This session will also secure the two hours of Ethics training every TDLR registrant must gain in each recertification period.

Dates offered: 

  • Feb 13
  • Aug 7
  • Nov 13

Must be registered to view/attend. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. This session is pre-recorded.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No later than 2 days prior to class, $50 penalty

**Virtual Offering

Duration: Class Hours: 9:30am – Noon (with breaks)

Dates: August 7, 2023 | November 13, 2023 |

Location for August 7: Zoom

Location for November 13: Zoom

Instructor: Marya Crigler, Travis CAD

Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member : $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |

Credits: 2 CEs of MANDATORY TDLR Chief Appraiser Ethics; or 2 CEs of standard Ethics if not a chief appraiser.

Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum

TAAD Talks

Alternate Testing for the PVS

Description:

Topics covered:

  • IAAO Standard 3.7
  • 5 Techniques to identify Unequal Appraisal
    • Comparison of Average Value Changes (the Alternate Test)
    • Comparison of Average Unit Changes
    • Split Sample Technique
    • Comparison of Observed vs Expected Distribution Ratios (Concentration Test)
    • Mass Appraisal Techniques
  • PTAD’s Alternate Test
  • Non-Sales Chasing Reasons for Failing
  • Reading the Alternate Test Results
    • The Average Value test results
    • The Mann-Whitney test results
  • Items to look for that might cause you to “pass”
  • Items that will NOT help you
  • Evidence to send in to PTAD

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm

Dates: September 12, 2023 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Casey Bean, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott

Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |

Credits: 2 CEs

Registration Deadline: September 7, 2023

TAAD Talks

Is Your Data Cyber Secure?  You Might Be Surprised!

Description:

Topics covered:

(Tentative outline)

  • Threats Vulnerabilities and Exploits
    • What is the CIA Triad
  • Understanding Hackers
    • What is phishing
    • The Weakest Link
    • Data Security: Protest your data (or else)
  • Why Implement Zero Trust
    • Risk Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Threat Hunting
    • What is SIEM, XDR, EDR, ASM
    • User Behavior Analytics
    • Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response
  • Best Practices
    • Don’t be a Ransomware Victim – Backup Best Practices
    • Identity and Access Management
    • User Accounts- Security Role Management Best Practices
    • How to make passwords more secure
    • Multi-Factor Authentication
    • Personal Disaster Recovery Tips (What to do before you lose your phone)
  • The Future-
    • Cybersecurity Trends for 2023
    • Your Encryption Isn’t Quantum Safe

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm

Dates: October 10, 2023 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Marya Crigler, Travis CAD

Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |

Credits: 2 CEs

Registration Deadline: October 6, 2023

TAAD Talks

Let's Talk About Mediation - Evidence and Presentation

Description:

Topics covered:

1. How to Approach PTAD

  • Remember CADs are to PTAD, as Property Owners are to CADs.
  • Understand PTAD Motivation.
  • Informals Are the Best (often only) Place to Get Changes Made To The Study
  • Make Arguments That PTAD Will Accept

2.  What Arguments Work

  • Attacks on Sales
  • Attacks on Appraisals
  • Evidence Needed to Support Arguments

3.  Remedies If Negotiations Don’t Work

  • Go Up The Chain of Command (Division Chief; Comptroller)
  • Go To SOAH
  • Go To District Court
  • Conform With The Comptroller’s Study

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 2:30pm

Dates: November 14, 2023 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Matthew Tepper and Sharon Baxter, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen

Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $30 | 2023 Non-member: $50 |

Credits: 1 CE

Registration Deadline: November 10, 2023

TAAD Talks

Let’s Talk About the New MAP Review – the Targeted MAP

Description:

Topics covered:

  • Understanding of the Targeted MAP review and statutory requirements
  • What triggers a Targeted MAP
  • Understanding of the difference between Targeted MAP and MAP
  • Review of the timelines
  • Review of the guidelines
  • Discussion of the evaluation and scoring process

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm

Dates: December 12, 2023 |

Location: Zoom

Instructor: Lacy Harris, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott

Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |

Credits: 2 CEs

Registration Deadline: December 8, 2023

USPAP Refresher

Description:

To provide this training to as many registrants as possible, TAAD is periodically providing it online. The March through December sessions are pre-recorded.  The ZOOM link will be sent the day prior to class.

Class Hours:

  •     AM – 8:30am to Noon
  •     PM – 1:00 to 4:30pm

Dates:

  • Friday, February 10 – AM
  • Wednesday, March 29 – PM
  • Wednesday, May 31 – PM
  • Wednesday, August 23 – PM
  • Wednesday, October 4 – PM
  • Wednesday, December 13 – PM

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. This session is pre-recorded.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: Cancellation must be received by TAAD in writing no later than 2 days prior to class, $50 penalty

Duration: Class Hours: AM - 8:30am to Noon; PM - 1:00 to 4:30pm

Dates: May 31, 2023 | August 23, 2023 | October 4, 2023 | December 13, 2023 |

Location for May 31: Zoom

Location for August 23: Zoom

Location for October 4: Zoom

Location for December 13: Zoom

Instructor: Tracey Foster, Esq., Hugh L. Landrum & Associates

Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District: $75 | 2023 TAAD Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2023 Non-member: $225 |

Credits: 3.5 CEs

Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum