News from American Society of Appraisers:
ASA Offers Assistance for Opposition on Proposed IRS Section 2704 Regulations
RESTON, Va., Oct. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Treasury Department released proposed regulations under Section 2704 of the Internal Revenue Code. These proposed regulations would make significant changes to the manner in which minority interests in family-controlled entities are valued for estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax purposes. If allowed to go into effect as written, […]
Reducing Risks Primary Reason for Appraisers to Pursue Appraisal Review Education
RESTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) reports that trends towards increased regulation, scrutiny, lawsuits and penalties are forcing valuation professionals from all disciplines to take a serious look at how they conduct business. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160916/408678LOGO Real estate appraisers in particular are taking the brunt of complaints, because the […]
ASA 2016 International Appraisers Conference
RESTON, Va., Sept. 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Today, valuation professionals from around the world have gathered in Boca Raton for ASA's 2016 International Appraisers Conference. They will explore and discuss the foremost trends and issues related to the appraisal profession. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160912/406440LOGO Organized by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), this year's Conference marks the […]
American Society of Appraisers Announces Jewelry Appraisal Handbook's 9th Edition
RESTON, Va., July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Gems and Jewelry discipline of the American Society of Appraisers has announced the release of the ninth edition of the Jewelry Appraisal Handbook, which includes a new section graphically depicting various Chain Styles; updated appraisal research links in the Web Links Project (live in the PDF version), and […]
ASA and NAIFA Releases White Paper Addressing an Immediate Existential Threat to the Current National Appraiser Regulatory System
RESON, Va., June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers have released a detailed White Paper addressing an immediate existential threat to the current national appraiser regulatory system. This looming threat would completely undo over a quarter century of effective appraiser oversight, and override long standing […]
ASA 2016-2017 Election Results
RESTON, Va., June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers is pleased to announce the results of ASA's 2016-17 elections for the new International Officers, Board of Governors and Discipline Committee Officers and Members At-Large. Those elected will officially take office on July 1, 2016. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160606/376056LOGO This prestigious group of professionals has […]
ASA and Shanghai BETTER Institute of Gemology to Offer Gems & Jewelry Appraisal Training in China
RESTON, Va., May 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — American Society of Appraisers is pleased to announce its collaboration with Shanghai BETTER Institute of Gemology to offer appraisal training for gems and jewelry professionals in Shanghai, China. This collaboration with Shanghai BETTER Institute of Gemology is part of the continuing efforts by ASA to expand overseas and provide […]
ASA Supports HEAR Act, Ready to Provide Assistance with Potential Claims
RESTON, Va., May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers is pleased to announce its support for the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016, or HEAR Act. The bill, if passed, would address existing issues with state statutes of limitation that often preclude an otherwise valid claim to recover works of art […]
DOL Exempts All Appraisals from its "Fiduciary" Final Rule
Likely to Address Appraisal Issues in a Separate Rulemaking RESTON, Va., April 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its release of a final rule tied to the imposition of "fiduciary" status to those persons who provide retirement investment advice, the Department of Labor announced in a guidance document that it is exempting all appraisals […]
Register Now ASA 2016 European Valuation Conference
RESTON, Va., March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — On May 26, 2016, European valuation professionals will gather in Prague, Czech Republic for the ASA 2016 European Valuation Conference to be held at Slovanský Dům. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160325/348102LOGO This conference is an important milestone not only in history of ASA, but also for the valuation industry in Europe. Supported […]
Jim Hirt, MBA, CEO of The American Society of Appraisers Earns Certified Association Executive Credential
RESTON, Va., Feb. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announces that Jim Hirt, MBA, CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. The CAE is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160129/327433LOGO To be […]
Personal Property Appraisers and Professionals Set to Explore the Sacred and the Profane
RESTON, Va., Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers announces the 2016 ASA Personal Property Annual Connoisseurship Conference to be held March 10-12, 2016, at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The theme for the 2016 conference is The Sacred and the Profane. Participants will discuss and examine how appraisers deal […]
The Three Major Appraisal Organizations Announce Mission and Goals of United Coalition to Promote Personal Property Standards
RESTON, Va., Dec. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The three major personal property appraisal organizations jointly announce an initiative to educate the public regarding meaningful qualification standards for Appraisers. The Appraisers Association of America, American Society of Appraisers and the International Society of Appraisers, all support the effort as a needed step to improving overall appraiser professionalism […]
ASA Appraisal Courses at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
RESTON, Va., Oct. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning January 2016, the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) will offer Principles of Valuation classes taught by accredited senior appraisers with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20151026/280655LOGO The series of four courses is designed for prospective personal property appraisers and focuses on valuation theory […]
9th International Conference on the Valuation of Plant and Machinery and Equipment Attracts Major Sponsors
RESTON, Va., Sept. 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Organizers for the 9th International Conference on the Valuation of Plant Machinery and Equipment (ICVPME) are pleased to announce the growing support from major corporate and institutional sponsors. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150918/268013LOGO The Conference will take place October 26-29, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan and will be hosted by the Japanese […]
ASA to Collaborate with NAIFA by Offering Joint Real Property Education and Networking Opportunities at the 2015 International Appraisers Conference
RESTON, Va., July 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA –http://www.appraisers.org/Home) is pleased to announce their collaboration with the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA – http://www.naifa.com/) in offering joint Real Property education and networking opportunities at the 2015 International Appraisers Conference (http://www.appraisers.org/Education/conferences/ASA-Conference), October 18-21, 2015 at the Mirage Hotel and Casino […]
ASA Releases New Edition of Popular Jewelry Appraisal Handbook
RESTON, Va., June 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Gems and Jewelry discipline of the American Society of Appraisers has announced that the eighth edition of the Jewelry Appraisal Handbook is now available for the first time for online purchase in both PDF and hard-copy versions. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150602/220291LOGO An indispensible reference work for the practicing gems […]
ASA to Help Insurance Professionals Address Growing Challenges Through Better Understanding and Utilization of Gems & Jewelry Appraisal Report Writing
RESTON, Va., May 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Today's insurance professionals face growing challenges due to increased loss claims and fraud by policyholders relating to gems and jewelry. Reports by Enservio[1] and the U.S. Department of Justice[2] on rising jewelry loss claims from weather-related events or theft, combined with growing statistics released by the National Insurance Crime […]
New Education Initiative Launched to Address Anticipated Demand for Accredited Personal Property Appraisers
RESTON, Va., May 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announces the launch of a new education initiative to address the anticipated demand for accredited personal property appraisers. Such demand is tied to the strong growth the trusts and estates industry is forecasted to experience through 2019 due to the aging of the […]
American Society of Appraisers to Offer Advanced Appraisal Course for Mining Specialists
RESTON, Va., May 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) will offer its popular mining valuation course to be held September 9-11, 2015 in Butte, MT. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150515/216326LOGO ASA's popular Identification and Appraisal of Mining and Mineral Processing Equipment course is an advanced level course that covers how to assess and value […]
SBA's Just-Released SOP Revisions Clarify That Properly Qualified Real Estate Appraisers Are Authorized to Perform Going Concern Appraisals of Businesses With Special Purpose Properties
ASA's Allocating Components in Going Concern Valuations Course Receives CAP Approval RESTON, Va., May 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — On May 4, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released an Information Notice updating its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As part of the Notice, SBA has changed its requirements for going concern appraisals of businesses with special purpose property. […]
ASA Signs Government Relations Agreement With Leading Rural Property Management and Appraisal Organization
RESTON, Va., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announce the signing of an agreement with the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers® (ASFMRA®) to support ASFMRA government relations activities on a national and state level. Details of the agreement outline the services ASA will provide, including: the monitoring of […]
Todd A. Zigrang Named Chair of ASA HSIG
RESTON, Va., Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — International President, Gary L. Smith, ASA, MGA, has named Todd A. Zigrang, ASA, President of Health Capital Consultants, to the position of Chair of the American Society of Appraisers Healthcare Special Interest Group (ASA HSIG). Mr. Zigrang is a member of the ASA HSIG subcommittee, a recipient of […]
Blockbuster Faculty Announced for ASA HSIG's Upcoming Two-Day Healthcare Advanced Valuation Course Session
RESTON, Va., Jan. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — A blockbuster faculty lineup has been assembled for the upcoming American Society of Appraisers Healthcare Special Interest Group (ASA HSIG) advanced healthcare valuation course session, sponsored by the ASA Chicago Chapter, which will be held in Chicago, IL, on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2015. Photo – […]
ASA to Air Private Company Wealth Tutorial Webinar for Business Advisers
RESTON, Va., Jan. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers will air a tutorial webinar for business advisers titled "Unlocking Private Company Wealth" on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 1:00-3:00p.m. ET. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150112/168638LOGO An increasing number of closely held and family business owners are facing ownership or management transition. Business advisers who know, […]
The American Society of Appraisers Annual 2015 Personal Property Conference
RESTON, Va., Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is pleased to announce its upcoming 2015 Personal Property Conference: Issues in Determining the Authenticity in Visual Art and Objects, the Catalogue Raisonne, Art Scholarship and Value in the Marketplace. The conference will be held at the prestigious The Yale Club in New York […]
ASA Teams Up With Embry-Riddle and JSSI to Provide Aviation Valuation Education in 2015
RESTON, Va., Oct. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is pleased to announce its partnership with two of the top aviation and aerospace educators in the world, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Jet Support Services Inc (JSSI), to provide training in aviation valuation. Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20141022/153690LOGO "ASA is excited to be extending our global […]
ASA Re-Launches Business Valuation Challenge Exam
RESTON, Va., Sept. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announces the re-launch of the Business Valuation Challenge Exam (Challenge Exam) for accreditation. One of the requirements for advancement to Accredited Member (AM) and Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) is completion of four 27-hour Principles of Valuation (POV) courses including a three-hour exam at […]
Blockbuster Faculty Announced for ASA HSIG's Upcoming Two-Day Healthcare Valuation Conference
RESTON, Va., April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A blockbuster faculty lineup has been announced for the upcoming American Society of Appraisers Healthcare Special Interest Group (ASA HSIG) two-day healthcare valuation conference, to be held in St. Louis, MO, on Friday, April 25, through Saturday, April 26, 2014. Faculty headliners include: (1) Scott A. Edelstein, Esq., is […]
American Society of Appraisers to Offer Unique Course Assisting Insurance Professionals in Preparing Gem and Jewelry Appraisal Reports for Coverage
RESTON, Va., March 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Today's insurance professionals face growing challenges due to increased loss claims and fraud by policyholders relating to gems and jewelry. Reports by Enservio[1] and the U.S. Department of Justice[2] on rising jewelry loss claims from weather-related events or theft, combined with growing statistics released by the National Insurance Crime Bureau[3] on questionable […]
ASA to Host Webinar Discussing Valuation of Private Minority Interests, and How They Are Actually Bought and Sold Based on Economics, Not Discounts
RESTON, Va., March 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers is pleased to announce the hosting of a webinar titled Private Minority Interests Are NOT Bought or Sold Based On Discounts! to air Tuesday, March 25, 2014 from 2:00-4:00p.m. ET. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140313/PH82244LOGO Most business appraisers (and most users of business appraisals) don't realize that a discount […]
Reducing Risks Primary Reason for Appraisers to Pursue Appraisal Review Education
RESTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers is pleased to announce the offering of ARM201 – Appraisal Review and Management course to be held March 20-23, 2014 in Chicago, IL. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140214/PH65358LOGO) New trends towards increased regulation, scrutiny, lawsuits and penalties are forcing valuation professionals from all disciplines to take a serious look at how […]
ASA-Designated Going Concern Appraisers Poised for Expanded Business Opportunities and Increased Revenue Potential
RESTON, Va., Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers is pleased to announce the release of a new educational course titled "Allocating Components in Going Concern Appraisals", developed in response to new requirements impacting SBA-backed business loans and recent moves by financial institutions, both of which are providing new opportunities for ASA-designated appraisers […]
New OnDemand Cost of Capital Course Released
The American Society of Appraisers announces the release of a new OnDemand course titled Cost of Capital. RESTON, Va., Jan. 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Estimating cost of capital is one of the most important considerations for business valuation, capital budgeting, feasibility studies and corporate finance decisions. It is also one of the most difficult procedures […]
2014 Course Schedule Released for ASA HSIG Multidisciplinary Advanced Education in Healthcare Valuation Program
RESTON, Va., Dec. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announces the release of the 2014 course schedule for the Society's Multidisciplinary Advanced Education in Healthcare Valuation Program. Designed to meet the need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework for analyzing healthcare enterprises, assets, and services, the new Program consists of four (4) webinar […]
Challenges to Appraisers in Tax Court Prompt Hosting of Upcoming Conference in San Francisco
RESTON, Va., Nov. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers announces the hosting of a conference: How to be a Successful and Effective Expert Witness (March 5-6) to take place at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco, California. Demand for the event stems from a growing need for valuation professionals to be able to effectively […]
New Healthcare Valuation Education Program Launched by ASA
RESTON, Va., July 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announces the launch of a new multidisciplinary advanced education in healthcare valuation program. Designed to meet the need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary framework for analyzing healthcare enterprises' assets and services, the new program consists of: 1. Four webinars addressing: Valuation of Healthcare […]
ASA Ranks Top in Business Valuation Credentials
RESTON, Va., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers is pleased to announce the ASA credential has received the highest ranking of business valuation credentials based on a recent study conducted by Business Valuation Resources. Reported in the 2013 Business Valuation Firm Economics & Best Practices Survey, the ASA credential was identified […]
American Society of Appraisers to Debut New Cost of Capital
Advanced Online Education Course for Valuation Professionals November 1-2, 2012 RESTON, Va., Oct. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) announces a new Cost of Capital advanced online education course for valuation professionals to debut November 1-2, 2012. Presented by Roger J. Grabowski, ASA, co-author with Shannon Pratt of Cost of Capital: Applications […]
American Society of Appraisers Congratulates New Chairman of the International Valuation Standards Council
RESTON, Va., Sept. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) congratulates Sir David Tweedie, new Chairman-Elect of the London, United Kingdom based International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC). ASA has been a long time supporter of the IVSC and its effort to promote the recognition and adoption of international valuation standards in the world's […]
