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    The Discounted Cash Flow Model: Concepts, Issues, and Applications

    Developed for appraisers with varied appraisal backgrounds, this seminar focuses on the basic concepts and principles of discounted cash flow valuation and modeling. DCF modeling is a powerful tool when properly used and understood.

    Who Should Enroll
    Real property appraisers with an interest in DCF modeling
    AI CE Points
    Attend:
    55
    Course Offerings
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    Course Objectives
    • Recognize the three categories of factors driving income property value.
    • Explain why cash flows are discounted.
    • Determine present values.
    • Explain how the DCF model reflects how the market determines value.
    • Understand the theoretical underpinnings of PV, NPV, and IRR.
    • Make defensible choices of discount rates.
    • Apply both blended and cash flow–specific discount rates to arrive at PV estimates.
    • Explain the relationship between the discount rate(s) and the timing of expected cash flows.
    • Recognize the unreliable nature of the occasional inaccurate investment forecast.
    • Describe basic strategies to minimize the negative impacts of inaccurate investment forecasts.
    Course Materials & Recommended Books
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