November Meeting & ME210 Report Preparation Course

The Philadelphia Chapter and the Machinery & Technical Specialties (M&TS) Committee will offer a one day Report Preparation Course (ASA ME210) to coincide with the Chapter Meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Doubletree Guest Suites in Plymouth Meeting, PA. The course, which qualifies for eight hours of ASA Continuing Education Credit, will be taught by Charles C. Dixon, ASA.

The course, which will be useful to candidates and seasoned appraisers alike, will integrate the report writing requirements of the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the American Society of Appraisers. Directed primarily to M&TS and Personal Property appraisers, it will cover:

•  Report objectives •  USPAP requirements •  ASA report requirements •  Reviewers' requirements •  Typical problems with reports

•  Report preparation •  Report self-audit •  M&TS reviewer's checklist •  A sample report

Tuition for the course is $235 for ASA members, $255 for all others. Registration information is available on the ASA National website. Additional information about the course is available from the instructor.