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.

• Telcos
• Cable Companies
• Wireless Broadband Providers
• Equipment Manufacturers
• Content Providers
• Municipal Broadband Providers
• Utility Broadband Providers
• Internet Service Providers

• Strategic Planning
• Network Planning
• Technology Planning
• Finance
• Market Development
• Regulatory / Tax / Legal
• Depreciation and Assessment

"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

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.)

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