Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers

MAAO Course 200 is a course dealing with the Assessors administrative responsibilities, and Appellate Tax Board procedures. This is an in-depth explanation of the Assessors everyday involvements. It is a course necessary to the new Assessor and useful to the experienced Assessor as a review. This course is worth 34 MAAO recertification credits.

MAAO Course 1 - Comparable Sales Approach deals with the comparable sales approach to value, sometimes called the market approach. It offers a brief review of the necessary mathematical procedures required in our job. It also deals with the basic appraisal process, concept of value, and mass appraisal using the comparable sales approach. It is a course that takes the time to go into detail concerning a subject that is germane to our profession. This course is worth 34 MAAO recertification credits.

MAAO Course 2 - Cost Approach is devoted to the cost approach to value. This course begins with a review of algebra and also reviews the assessment process. It will delve into the process of replacement cost, depreciation, cost tables, and adjustments. You will apply these procedures to both, the single property appraisal and the mass appraisal process. This course is worth 34 MAAO recertification credits.

MAAO Course 3 - Income Approach deals with the income approach to value. The first section is devoted to basic statistics. The math reviews included in MAAO Courses 1 & 2 provide the basis on which to proceed to statistics. The course will cover the analysis of the income and expenses generated by income producing property and the development of economic rents, expenses, and cap rates in order to generate an accurate indicator of market value. This course is worth 34 MAAO recertification credits.

MAAO Course 5 - Mass Appraisal of Real Property will lead the student through the process of mass appraisal of real property both residential and non-residential. In MAAO Course 5, discovery, listing, and valuation will be discussed. Our other courses have been directed toward single property appraisal, where this course applies those principles to a great mass of properties. This course is worth 34 MAAO recertification credits.

MAAO Introduction to USPAP for Assessors - This 5 hour workshop will satisfy the USPAP obligation that was instituted as a recertification requirement as of October of 2007. It will cover the history and rationale behind USPAP as well as Ethics, Competency, and other applicable rules. Emphasis will be placed on the development and reporting requirements that Assessors can use in evaluating appraisals submitted to them in abatement cases as well as what is required of outside vendors who assist in mass appraisal for ad-valorem taxation. The workshop is worth 5 MAAO recertification credits.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS REQUIREMENTS

PROCEDURE AND EDUCATIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR
MASSACHUSETTS ACCREDITED ASSESSOR - M.A.A. (Effective 10/1/2007)

I. PRIOR TO APPLICATION:

1. Be a Regular Member of the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers.

2. Be a resident of the State or a full-time employee in an assessing jurisdiction in Massachusetts at the time of application and award.

3. Satisfactory completion of a course in Assessing Principles, Procedures and Administration. (Course 200)

4. Successful completion of a course in Assessing Tax Law sponsored by the Department of Revenue or M.A.A.O. (Course 101)

II. APPLICATION:

1. Application and fee must be received by the Chairman of the Professional Admissions Committee.

2. Verification of date of appointment and satisfactory completion of required courses MUST be filed with the application. (Any questions should be referred to the Chairman, Bruce Symmes - (978) 774-2879 or e-mail symmesdanv@msn.com)

III. AWARD:

1. Must have no less than 18 months actual experience as an Assessor, or equivalent duties.

2. Pass a written examination for M.A.A.O. Course l - Comparable Sales Approach or equivalent.

3. Pass a written examination for M.A.A.O. Course 2 – Cost Approach or equivalent.

4. Pass a written examination for M.A.A.O. Course 3 – Income Approach or equivalent.

5. Pass a written examination for M.A.A.O. Course 5 – Mass Appraisal of Real Property.

6. Successful completion of the 15 hour National USPAP Course.

IV. NOTES:

1. The application and recording fee for the M.A.A. designation shall be $50.00, payable with filing of the application.

2. A new application and fee would be required after two years.

3. No application will be accepted until the prerequisites are met and certification is on file with the Professional Admissions Committee.

4. Any holder of the C.A.E. designation awarded by the I.A.A.O. or C.M.A. or R.M.A. designation awarded by the M.A.A.O. who meets the prerequisites shall be designated a Massachusetts Accredited Assessor upon payment of the required fee.

Send application and related forms to:

M.A.A.O.
Professional Admissions Committee
P. O. Box 70
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

PROCEDURE AND EDUCATIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR

RESIDENTIAL MASSACHUSETTS ASSESSOR - R.M.A. (Effective 10/1/2007)

I. PRIOR TO APPLICATION:

1. Be a Regular Member of the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers.

2. Be a resident of the State or a full time employee in an assessing jurisdiction in Massachusetts at the time of the application and award.

3. Satisfactory completion of a course in Assessing Principles, Procedures and Administration. (Course 200)

4. Successful completion of a course in Assessing Tax Law sponsored by the Department of Revenue or the M.A.A.O. (Course 101)

5. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 1 - Comparable Sales Approach or equivalent.

6. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 2 – Cost Approach or equivalent.

7. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 3 – Income Approach or equivalent.

8. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 4 – Narrative Appraisal Report Writing or equivalent.

9. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 5 – Mass Appraisal of Real Property.

10. Successful completion of the 15 hour National USPAP Course.

II. APPLICATION:

1. Application and fee must be received by the Chairman of the Professional Admissions Committee.

2. Verification of date of appointment and satisfactory completion of required courses MUST be filed with the application. (Any questions should be referred to the Chairman - Bruce Symmes - (978) 774-2879 or e-mail symmesdanv@msn.com)

III AWARD:

1. Must have no less than 18 months actual experience as an Assessor, or equivalent duties.

2. Submit to the Professional Admissions Committee one (1) complete narrative residential appraisal of a property acceptable to the Committee, in which all three (3) approaches to value are utilized.

IV. NOTES:

1. The application and recording fee for the R.M.A. designation shall be $50.00, payable with the filing of the application.

2. A new application and fee would be required after two (2) years.

3. No application will be accepted until the prerequisites are met and certification is on file with the Professional Admissions Committee.

4. Any holder of the CAE or RES designation awarded by the I.A.A.O. or the C.M.A. designation awarded by the M.A.A.O. who meets the prerequisites shall be designated a Residential Massachusetts Assessor upon payment of the required fee.

Send application and related forms to:

M.A.A.O.
Professional Admissions Committee
P. O. Box 70
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

PROCEDURE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

CERTIFIED MASSACHUSETTS ASSESSOR - C.M.A. (Effective 10/1/2007)

I. PRIOR TO APPLICATION:

1. Be a Regular Member of the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers.

2. Be a resident of the State or a full-time employee in an assessing jurisdiction in Massachusetts at the time of the application and award.

3. Satisfactory completion of a course in Assessing Principles, Procedures and Administration. (Course 200)

4. Successful completion of a course in Assessing Tax Law sponsored by the Department of Revenue or the M.A.A.O. (Course 101)

5. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 1 – Comparable Sales Approach or equivalent.

6. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 2 - Cost Approach or equivalent.

7. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 3 – Income Approach or equivalent.

8. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 4 – Narrative Appraisal Report Writing of equivalent.

9. Successful completion of M.A.A.O. Course 5 – Mass Appraisal of Real Property.

10. Successful completion of the 15 hour National USPAP Course.

II. APPLICATION:

1. Application and fee must be received by the Chairman of the Professional Admissions Committee.

III. AWARD:

1. Must have no less than three (3) years actual experience as an Assessor, or equivalent duties.

2. Submit to the Professional Admissions Committee two (2) complete narrative appraisals of a property (one of which is income producing property) acceptable to the Committee, in which all three (3) approaches to value are utilized.

IV. NOTES:

1. The application and recording fee for the C.M.A. designation shall be $50.00, payable with the filing of the application.

2. A new application and fee would be required after two (2) years.

3. No application will be accepted until the prerequisites are met and certification is on file with the Professional Admissions Committee. CERTIFICATION OF THE PREREQUISITES SHALL ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION.

4. Any holder of the C.A.E. designation awarded by the I.A.A.O. who meets the prerequisites shall be designated a Certified Massachusetts Assessor upon payment of the required fee.

Send application and related forms to:

M.A.A.O.
Professional Admissions Committee
P. O. Box 70
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Application For MAA, RMA, CMA Designation

PROCEDURE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

FOR RECERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
C.M.A. - R.M.A. - M.M.A. (Effective 10/1/2007)

I. Each designated member of the Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers must apply for recertification by their birthday every three years.

II. The Applicant is responsible for supplying the necessary documentation for recertification of approved credit hours to the Executive Director.

III. The Applicant if responsible for the recertification requirements for the highest designation that they have achieved.

IV. To maintain their certification a member must attend forty-five (45) hours of continuing education over the three year period.

For the MAA Designation attendance in either, the “National USPAP 15 hour Course” or the “National USPAP 7 hour Update” must be included in the total of 45 hours.

For the RMA Designation attendance in either, the “National USPAP 15 hour Course” or the “National USPAP 7 hour Update” must be included in the total of 45 hours. Also, a minimum of 10 hours must be in appraisal related courses, seminars, or workshops.

For the CMA Designation attendance in either, the “National USPAP 15 hour Course” or the “National USPAP 7 hour Update” must be included in the total of 45 hours. Also, a minimum of 20 hours must be in appraisal related courses, seminars, or workshops.

V. All courses/seminars/workshops have to be submitted to the Executive Director and approved by the Recertification Board of Review prior to submitting them for recertification credit. The Recertification Review Board will be under the control of the Professional Admissions Committee and will be comprised of the Education Committee, one member of the Professional Admissions Committee and the Executive Director and will be established to approve courses/seminars/workshops and assign credit hours.

VI. A fee of $50.00 will be charged for recertification and is payable at the time of application.

VII. Any designee who is no longer active as a Regular Member of the M.A.A.O. may apply for retired status by the anniversary of their birthday, every three years. The fee for this status will be $20.00.

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICERS, INC.

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION RECERTIFICATION FORM

	If you are submitting this update to update your personal information – there is no fee.
	If you are submitting this as a part of your recertification requirements, you will need to include the following:
	o Documentation of 45 credit hours including USPAP credits (15, 7.5, or 5)
	o The $50.00 recertification fee
	Please fill out the form and return it to:	Robert J. Ellia MAA M.A.A.O. Executive Director P. O. Box 70 Shrewsbury, MA 01545

If you are unsure of the recertification procedures, please refer to the Procedure and Educational Requirements for Recertification of Professional Designations, available on the MAAO Web Site at www.maao.org.
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Mr. Mrs. Ms.(check one)	First Name:	M.I.
Last Name:		Suffix:
MAA Number:	RMA Number:	CMA Number:
Date of Birth:	Date Designation Acquired:
Primary Jurisdiction:	Title:
2nd Community:	Title:
3rd Community:	Title:
4th Community:	Title:
E-mail:
Primary Work:
Address:
City:	State:	Zip:
Work Phone Number:	Work Fax Number:
Home:
Address:
City:	State:	Zip:
Home Phone Number:
Preferred Mailing Address (check one):		Home Office

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MAAO COURSE POLICY

In all cases, a guarantee of at least 20 (twenty) students must be made in order to offer the course.

1. Course offered by MAAO in a location chosen by MAAO.

a. Registration is handled by MAAO.
b. Instructors are provided and paid for by MAAO.
c. Material is provided and paid for by MAAO.
d. Location is chosen and paid for by MAAO.
e. The current fee for the course is $225.00 for members and $275.00 for non-members. This fee does not include any cost for the facility. If there is a cost for the classroom, the total cost will be divided by the minimum number of students, (20) and added to the standard fee.

2. Course run totally by a County Association/Organization.

a. Registration is handled by the organization, funds are held by organization running the course.
b. Instructors are provided and paid for by the organization. All arrangements for instructors, i.e. scheduling, fees, and expenses are by the organization. A list of the proposed instructors must be submitted to MAAO for approval prior to start of course.
c. Materials are purchased from MAAO and paid for, in advance by organization.
d. Location is arranged and paid for by organization.
e. MAAO will provide a proctor for final exam if required, correct final exam, and notify students of results. Any unused exams will be returned to the MAAO. The cost for this service will be paid for by the organization.
f. The organization will be required to submit a final number of registrants no later than 10 days prior to the start of the course. Any additional material that is required after the final notification will incur an additional charge of twice the original cost of the material.
g. There shall be no returns of unused text and all payments are non-refundable.

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REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT MAAO COURSES

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICERS

Name of County/Organization making request:			____________________________________
Contact person:	Name	____________________________________
	Address	____________________________________
	Phone	____________________________________
	Email:		____________________________________
Course requested:	___________________________________________________________
Course location:	___________________________________________________________
Dates:	___________________________________________________________

Instructors:	Name		Subject
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Please submit this form to:		Robert J. Ellia Executive Director P.O. Box 70 Shrewsbury, MA 01545 774-249-8625

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