Newsletter & Announcement Archive

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July 27, 2010

Generalist Appraisers Face Competency Issues
Can Museum Appraiser/Volunteers do Appraisals?
Internet Resources Are Ephemeral
IRS Guidance: Donation Appraisals for Artwork Exceeding $20K FMV
Citations and Declarations for the Donation Appraisal
"Maloney's Antiques & Collectibles Resource Directory" to be Published Soon

March 22, 2010

Only ONE Jurisdictional Exception?!
USPAP Q & A: Disposing of Workfiles
When Assistance is Provided by Others
USPAP Changes for 2010-2011

December 1, 2009

IRS Definitions of "Qualified Appraiser" and "Qualified Appraisal" Continue to Evolve
USPAP Changes for 2010-2011
Report Credibility Requires USPAP Compliance
All-new 3rd Edition of Unique How-to Book for the Personal Property Appraiser
USPAP Q & A - Due Process of Law
Form 8283 Source of Identity Theft?

September 1, 2009

New Clock Appraisal Course Features Maloney’s Appraisal Book

July 14, 2009

Misuse of Terms Threatens Public Trust
ETHICS RULE Change of Interest
"Appraisers Post" Soon to Launch
Bankruptcy Appraisals

April 7, 2009 - ACA Appraisers's Update: tips and news for the personal property appraiser In this issue:

Finally! An Online Course for the Appraiser!
Form 8282 Reporting Period Now "3" Years
Bailment and the Appraiser
Q & A: Signing the Transmittal Letter

January 31, 2009 - ACA Appraisers's Update: tips and news for the personal property appraiser In this issue:

USPAP and the Personal Property Appraiser
Q & A: Appraiser Coercion
Is an Appraiser a Fiduciary?

October 14, 2008 - ACA Appraiser's Update: tips and news for the personal property appraiser In this issue:

Cover Letter vs. Transmittal Letter vs. Cover Document
Appraisal Report Structure
Q & A: Addressees, Clients, Intended Users
IRS Symposium Addresses Appraising

June 24, 2008 - ACA Appraiser's Update: tips and news for the personal property appraiser In this issue:

Q & A: Reason for the Signed Certification
Conference with Counsel
CFA Adopts ACA's 6-Day Appraisal Course

April 21, 2008 - ACA Appraiser's Update: tips and news for the personal property appraiser In this issue:

Making Use of Electronic Signatures
Q & A: Electronic Copies of Reports
ACA's Maloney and Novotny Contribute to New Journal for Appraisers

March 8, 2008 - ACA Appraiser's Update: tips and news for the personal property appraiser In this issue:

Appraisal Report Templates
New IRS Regulations Raise the Bar
Q & A: Is USPAP Compliance Required?

January 16, 2008 - ACA Appraiser's Update: tips and news for the personal property appraiser In this issue:

2008-2009 USPAP Now in Effect
ACA Appraisal Course Schedule Announced
Endorsements from ANA and CFA
HOT TOPIC: Is a Hands-On Inspection Always Required?
Q & A: Types of Value and Value Definition