INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ANNOUNCES FALL EDUCATION SCHEDULE Six courses are scheduled for October and November including the Core Course in Appraisal Studies, Appraisal of Fine Arts, Requalification Course, Advanced Report Writing, Appraisal of Antiques & Resi
COURSE INFORMATION
This new two day class is for all accredited appraisers who are seeking to take their report writing skills to a higher level. Attention is given to complex, multiple value, and broad evidence appraisals and the choices we have in formatting and presentation. Time will be spent on appraisal software and technology in presenting great looking reports. One section will explore appraisal reviews and how to write them. Another will deal will photographs, charts, and aids to make your work stand out from the rest. This class is meant to go beyond writing the typical appraisal report and will give you many ideas and tips that will benefit you no matter how long you’ve been in the profession.
The course is 2 days, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included.
15 ISA Professional Development Credits
REQUALIFICATION COURSE
November 2-3, 2011
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP
COURSE INFORMATION
A review and update of ISA’s Appraisal Standards covering significant changes of the past five years, including those in USPAP, the IRS, and the insurance industry. The class is a requirement for re-qualification and provides current guidelines, checklists, and forms helpful for every member. This will insure that you are developing and writing appraisals to the current standards. Part of the class is spent on discussing emerging issues and hot topics in our profession. Our text is the current edition of the ISA Core Course Manual and much class time is spent in discussion and group activities.
The Requal Course is 2 days, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included all days (mid-morning and afternoon breaks only in Nashville).
15 ISA Professional Development Credits
15-HOUR NATIONAL USPAP COURSE
November 4-5, 2011
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
Sandra Tropper, ASA
COURSE INFORMATION
The 15-hour National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) material is designed to aid appraisers in all areas of appraisal practice seeking competency in the USPAP. This course is intended to fulfill the USPAP requirement for credentialed membership levels within professional personal property appraisal organization and will be taught by an active Personal Property Appraiser.
This course focuses on the requirements for ethical behavior and competent performance by appraisers that are set forth in the USPAP. The course material emphasizes the role of the appraiser and the impartiality associated with this role. In addition to lectures, the course includes discussion examples that show how USPAP applies to situations that personal property appraisers encounter in everyday practice.
Course materials need to be purchased and must be brought with to the class.
The USPAP Course is 2 days, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included both days.
15 ISA Professional Development Credits
LOCATION INFORMATION
Course Location
NIU Naperville
1120 East Diehl Road
Naperville, IL 60563
www.niunaperville.edu
Hotel Location
Country Inn & Suites
1837 Centre Point Circle
Naperville, Il
