TweetASA’s CEO letter to members and friends This past month has been filled with events as we continue to spread ASA’s presence and awareness of the appraisal industry around the world. I had the pleasure of representing ASA while attending 2021 AICPA & CIMA Forensic & Valuation Services conference in Las Vegas, NV. It was […]
TweetASA has moved its headquarters office to a new location a short distance from its previous address. The move was made in response to the Society’s forthcoming lease renewal and need for a reduced footprint due to the success of working virtually as a result of the Pandemic. Prior to the move, ASA solicited the […]
TweetNancy Stacy, ASA, passed away at 81 years old on Sunday, November 21, 2021. Nancy was an independent appraiser of fine jewelry in the San Francisco Bay Area who had been a part of the jewelry profession since 1980. Ms. Stacy earned her Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 1984 and operated a Contra Costa […]
TweetPractical must-do’s for independent appraisers. [Editor’s Note: When it comes to managing and safeguarding their practice, independent appraisers face many challenges – especially when it comes to cybersecurity. The following tips were prepared by Sierra and shared on their website Sierraexperts.com.] 1. Keep Your Software Up to Date: The older a system is, the more time hackers have to figure out the […]
TweetThis past Saturday ASA life member, Dr. Shannon P. Pratt, passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 88. Dr. Pratt was the foremost authority in the field of business valuation and a legendary author, teacher and presenter of the many concepts used today around the world. He was formerly chairman and CEO of his own firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon where for more than 40 years he performed valuation […]
TweetSheryl Gillett, FASA, of Irvine, California passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 71. Sheryl was an Appraiser/Partner at Gillett and Caudana. Not only was Sheryl an accredited Senior Member of the American Society of Appraisers specializing in Antiques, Decorative Arts and Residential Contents, but she had the added recognition of […]
TweetAs seen on Our Collective POV by Freddie Laker for Chameleon/Collective Editor’s Note: In this article author Freddie Laker, a successful consultant and founding partner of Chameleon/Collective – an Inc. 500 America’s Faster Growing Private Co., shares his valuable advice on how independent consultants, including appraisers, can ensure their success. Tip 1: Hone Your Offering […]
TweetA special spotlight on The Appraisal Foundations’ new podcast Appraiser Talk is a new podcast by The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) that answers questions from every corner of the appraisal profession from consumers to appraisers and real estate to business valuation. Each week, Vice President of Appraisal Issues Lisa Desmarais and Director of Communications Amy Timmerman […]
TweetASA’s CEO letter to members and friends This past month I have been actively working with our staff and organizers on our Fall events and professional development programs. Starting with the 2021 ASA International Conference – It was great to have our International Annual Conference as a hybrid event in Las Vegas this year, as […]
TweetASA recently held its 84th annual International Conference on October 24-26, 2021, offering a hybrid format for all disciplines for the first time, [LP1] both in Las Vegas, NV at Planet Hollywood, and online. In keeping the tradition of providing the highest-level of education for appraisal experts, this year’s conference featured more than 75 sessions of […]
