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1DS - Mastering the Cost Approach

The Cost Approach: From Theory to Practice

Friday, October 30, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Hybrid Class via Zoom

Event Details

Instructor: Edye McCarthy, FIAO

Mastering the Cost Approach: From foundation to final estimates.

This seminar will be a comprehensive, 6-hour course designed to go from economic theory to practical, hands-on application.  The seminar will be broken into 4 segments: vacant land valuation, estimating new construction costs using industry-standard methods, and navigating the complex math behind physical, functional, and external depreciation.  By combining the above with many exercises, this seminar will equip the assessor with a step-by-step toolkit to confidently calculate and reconcile property values for new construction and special use properties.

Continuing Education Hours / Re-Certification Credits

The Institute of Assessing Officers will award six (6) re-certification credits to all Institute members who attend this seminar. Eligible assessors and county directors who attend will receive education credit and reimbursement from ORPTS, pursuant to their rules.

For More Information:

Tracy Carman
Tracy Carman
Communications Director NYS Assessors Association (131)570-6342 x4

Cameras are required to be on at all times during the class in order to receive full credit.