MTS Journal

A special note from the Editor of ASA’s MTS Journal.

This article gives an overview of the technical specialities appraisal discipline.

This articles gives in-depth insight into yacht appraisals in a changing market.

The article talks about the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and discusses the impact of timing differences and the categorization of property for faster write-off of depreciation under current law.

The article covers the differences between reproduction/replacement cost terms and how curveballs can affect their definitions, including 2 case studies: automatic contact printing machine appraisals and insurance appraisals of buildings, structures, etc.

This article covers the ASA and th 1952 Appraisal Code of Ethics.

News from ASA’s Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee.

Please Note: Later editions of some publications may exist. This bibliography prepared some time ago. Some titles not so noted may be out of print. Consult your local ASA book appraiser or librarian for assistance.