The Arkansas Training and Designation Program has been designed by the Arkansas Assessment Coordination Division (AACD) as directed by Act 48 of 1980. The training consists of both AACD and International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) courses.
IAAO Courses are sponsored by the AACD and offered free to county officials and employees. These courses explore fundamental ad valorem tax appraisal and administration and serve, in combination with the AACD Courses, as a foundation for improving property assessments in Arkansas. AACD courses instruct property assessment employees in the application of state standards and practices and define IAAO standards in the local context.
The AACD Training & Designation program is for those who are in the mass appraisal field, the courses are designed for the Assessor’s County Employees and the Mass Appraisal Contractor Companies who work for the counties in the State of Arkansas.
Contact: Barbara Johnson at Barbara.Johnson@acd.arkansas.gov for assistance and to submit Admission Applications.
Detailed Guidelines
Download - File size: 880 KBApplication for Admissions is a form filled out by persons entering the AACD Education Program. It assists the AACD Education Manager find out what tract (Real Estate, Personal Property or Assessment Administration) the individual will be on.
It provides us with contact information on the individual entering the program, such as e-mail address, contact information, initial hire date and past work & educational experience. Individuals in the Education Program are county assessors and their employees, contractor companies and their employees, and a few state employees.
Once you have opened the application PDF in your browser, save/download it to your local computer. Next, simply open the PDF, complete the form, and save the PDF. You can then submit this completed application by emailing it to Barbara Johnson (see email above). Note, you can expect a response within 2 business days.
Download - File size: 646 KBHave you contacted your local county Assessor with your questions? Most inquiries about your assessment, property record, or notice can be best answered by your local county Assessor. They have the records, local knowledge, and expertise to best answer your questions.