TweetBy John Russell, J.D., ASA’s Senior Director of Government Relations and Business Development Much has been discussed in the wake of the 9th Circuit’s decision upholding the Tax Court opinion in Kollsman v. Commissioner, and how the decision impacts estate and gift valuations moving forward. While the practices of executors, attorneys, and accountants won’t change […]
Tweet by Teri Brossmer, ASA MGA SHANGHAI, CHINA–Theresa Brossmer, ASA, MGA, ARM-GJ and Mary B. Reich, ASA, MGA traveled to Shanghai, China in May 2019 to teach ASA GJ216 (ASA’s 10-day International Gems & Jewelry appraisal training class) to Chinese students at the Shanghai Better Jewelry Institute. Here’s a blog post by Teri Brossmer, ASA […]
TweetBy Sharon Reed Business Referrals are Among the Many Values of ASA Accreditation BOCA RATON, FL– Duane W. Hutchison, ASA, GG (GIA), MGA, CIA, an independent jewelry appraiser/owner of D&H Jewelry Appraisals in Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL, was recently hired for a major project by a high net worth client who found him […]
TweetBy Sharon Reed Q&A with Branko Deljanin, Gemologist & Instructor Advances in technology have led to the development of synthetically grown diamonds which are virtually indistinguishable from naturally grown diamonds—posing challenges to appraisers. The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) is offering an online webinar/practical workshop on March 28, 2019 to help jewelry and gem appraisers, […]
TweetEditor’s Note: This new award category honors the brightest young ASA leaders, age 40 and under, who have demonstrated success throughout the year. ASA sat down with Bharat Kanodia, ASA, to take a closer look at this latest offering. What was the driving force behind the creation of the Rising Stars award? William Johnston, ASA, […]
TweetThe American Society of Appraisers recently held its annual 2017 International Appraisers Conference on October 7-10, 2017 in Houston, Texas at the Hilton Americas. In keeping the tradition of providing the highest-level of education for appraisal experts, this year’s IAC featured more than 40 sessions of the most comprehensive educational programming available taught by preeminent […]
TweetOn Tuesday, October 24, 2017, ASA’s NorCal Chapter launched its Rising Stars event in San Francisco, California. This remarkable affair took place at the University Club of San Francisco creating an ambiance of style and sophistication. Coordinated by dedicated members of the Chapter, this occasion was driven to attract individuals from the area who were […]
TweetOn September 23-24, 2017, ASA attended one of the largest gathering of Gems and Jewelry professionals at the World of Gems Conference in Glenview, Illinois. Globally recognized as a premier industry event, this international conference offered cutting edge topics on current market trends and gemological education. ASA was represented by California-based gems & jewelry appraiser, […]
Tweet Editor’s Note: The American Society of Appraisers (ASA), the original multidisciplinary valuation society, and the National Association of Independent Fee Appraisers (NAIFA), the leading voice for independent professional real estate appraisers, have announced that they have reached an agreement to move forward with a Memorandum of Understanding leading to the merger of NAIFA into […]
TweetEditor’s Note: The American Society of Appraisers announces the offering of a Gemological Boot Camp on July 31-August 3, 2017 and the Appraising Gems and Jewelry for Insurance Coverage course on August 4-7, 2017 at Jewelry Television in Knoxville, TN. These phenomenal offerings will provide gems & jewelry professionals with tools needed to become successful […]
