9th Annual Pre-Conference Seminar
TFI Technology Forecasting for Valuation
Wednesday, January 2014, 2:00-5:50 pm (Dates to be announced)
Downtown, Austin, Texas
Last-minute promotional rate of $100 for the pre-conference seminar! If interested, use the online discount code "100Seminar" or call us at 512-415-5965 or info@tfi.com. This seminar and the Eighth Annual TFI Communications Technology Asset Valuation Conference will be held consecutively.

Seminar Overview
Learning Objectives:
- Forecasting Technology Substitution and Adoption: Technology substitution forecasts how fast new technology will replace old technology. This affects the value of existing property if it is the old technology. We teach the basic models so that you know enough to do basic forecasts for an appraisal and understand appraisals by others that include technology forecasts.
- Application of Forecasting to Depreciation and Valuation: This session teaches how technology forecasts are combined with other forms of obsolescence in an appraisal.
- Practical Forecasting Tips and How to Judge a Forecast: This session covers some of the practical issues that come up when you do a technology forecast. It also covers how you can independently judge the quality of a forecast, either for your use in an appraisal or in someone else's appraisal.
Organizations Who Should Attend
- Telcos
- Cable Companies
- Wireless Broadband Providers
- Equipment Manufacturers
- Content Providers
- Municipal Broadband Providers
- Utility Broadband Providers
- Internet Service Providers
Business Segments who should attend:
- Strategic Planning
- Network Planning
- Technology Planning
- Finance
- Market Development
- Regulatory / Tax / Legal
- Depreciation and Assessment
Seminar Schedule
3:10 pm - Break
3:20 pm - Practical Forecasting Tips and How to Judge a Forecast
4:10 pm - Break
4:20 pm - Applications of Forecasting to Depreciation & Valuation
5:50 pm - Seminar Ends
Some of Our Previous Attendees
| Advantax | American Appraisal | AT&T | AT&T Mobility |
| AUS Consultants | Arizona Attorney General Office | Baker Donelson | BCRI |
| Blankenship Resources | Capitol Appraisal Group | CHR Solutions | Comcast |
| CostQuest Associates | Dallas Central Appraisal | Deloitte | Duff & Phelps |
| Embarq | Ernst & Young | FTTH | FMV Opinions |
| Grant Thornton | Hiscock & Barclay, LLP | Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP | Hill Ward Henderson Law Firm |
| KPMG | Law Offices of Peter Michaels | Level 3 Communications | Millinium Marketing |
| Qwest | Revenue Wisconsin | Satai Network | SC&H Group, LLC |
| Sprint/Nextel | State of California Board of Equalization | Tax Compliance Inc. | Thompson Reuters |
| Time Warner Cable | T-Mobile | TRCI | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
| UHY Advisors | Verizon | ||
What Attendees Say
"Thank you for putting on your seminars and conference. Although
I have used various TFI tables over the years and read several of your
publications, there is an additional and unique learning experience
to be had via the lectures and interaction with the audience and TFI.
Through the questions, comments, and answers one hears the issue presented
from a variety of perspectives and has the opportunity to put in one's
own words their own comments and questions to see if they understand
it or not, etc. One-on-one with the authors, the experts, a wonderful
educational opportunity."
Robert G. Strong, Tax Director
AT&T
"Based on TFI's knowledge, skills and experience, I strongly
recommend their annual Technology Futures Asset Valuation Conference
to anyone who is involved in assessing telecommunications equipment
or anyone involved with telecommunications in some form or another."
Raul Reyes, Business Personal Property Supervisor
Dallas Central Appraisal District
"Overall, the TFI Asset Valuation Conference has excellent and timely topics. The topics are relevant to what is currently happening in today's marketplace, including telecommunications convergence, obsolescence of telecom networks, and the impact of broadband initiatives across the industry. This program is a must for anyone charged with determining fair market value for telecom assets."
Rick Masching, Property Tax Director
Verizon Communications
"Great program...information is timely and program ties together
well. Good for attendees with various background and interests. I highly
recommend."
Jeffery S. Binkley, Managing Director
ONESOURCE™ Property Tax
Thomson Reuters
"I found the insights on technology changes in-process and
planned and their current and expected impact on replacement of assets
most useful. Proper valuation must take into account technological externalities
that will diminish the value of the existing assets. The technological
innovations are having a such an impact that keeping up is essential.
This conference keeps me up to date."
Roger Grabowski, Managing Director
Duff & Phelps
Seminar Director and Presenter

Lawrence
K. Vanston, Ph.D.,
President, Technology Futures,
Inc.
Registration for TFI Communications Technology Asset Valuation Conference and Pre-Conference Seminar
Earn up to 12 Texas CE credits and/or up tp to 13 National Registry of CPE Sponsors credits.*
"TFI Technology Forecasting for Valuation Seminar."
Friday, January 2014, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Earn up to 3.25 Texas CPE credits and/or up to 4 National Registry of CPE Sponsors credits.*
[Substitution/Cancellation/Refunds/Inclement Weather Policy]
Continued Professional Education Credits 2013 Conference
Earn up to 13.75 TDLR CE Credits for the Conference and Pre-Conference Seminar
(Pre-Conference Seminar: 2.75 credits. Conference: up to 11 credits.)
*Technology Futures, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State
Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
CPE: In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits will be granted based on a 50-minute hour. Fields of Study: Special Knowledge & Applications and Taxes. Instructional Delivery Method: Group-Live. Program Level: Basic-Advanced. No Prerequisites required. No Advanced preparation required. National Registry of CPE Sponsor ID Number: 112763.
Earn up to 17 NASBA CPE Credits for the Conference and Pre-Conference Seminar
(Pre-Conference Seminar: 4 credits. Conference: up to 13 credits.)
Venue
We have a limited block of rooms held under "TFI Asset Valuation" on or before January 11, 2013, 3 pm, CST, at the rate of $220 for King per night, plus tax. Register online for King Room
or call (800) 321-2211 using King code TFITFIB (Link has reservation dates in left column. Contact hotel directly to inquire on Queen/Queen setup.) This is a non-smoking facility with complimentary high-speed Internet and wireless access throughout the hotel. For more information about Austin, please visit Austin 360 or Austin Chamber of Commerce.
Please contact Helen Mary Marek at info@tfi.com or call us at (800) 835-3887 or (512) 258-8898 with any questions regarding the conference.
“... a unique learning experience to be had via the lectures and interaction with the audience and TFI."
Robert G. Strong, Tax Director
AT&T
"Based on TFI's knowledge, skills and experience, I strongly recommend their annual Technology Futures Asset Valuation Conference to anyone who is involved in assessing telecommunications equipment or anyone involved with telecommunications in some form or another."
Raul Reyes, Business Personal Property Supervisor
Dallas Central Appraisal District
"This program is a must for anyone charged with determining fair market value for telecom assets."
Rick Masching,
Property Tax Director
Verizon Communications
"Great program ... information is timely and program ties together well. Good for attendees with various background and interests. I highly recommend it."
Jeffery S. Binkley,
Senior Director
Thomson Reuters
"… Proper valuation must take into account technological externalities that will diminish the value of the existing assets. The technological innovations are having a such an impact that keeping up is essential. This conference keeps me up to date."
Roger Grabowski,
Managing Director
Duff & Phelps

