MTS Journal

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

News from ASA’s Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee.

Important information and updates from MTS Discipline Governors.

The term “ghost assets” refers to physical assets that are accounted for on a company’s fixed asset listing (“FAL”) but do not physically exist at the manufacturing plant or other locations.

Corporate aircrafts carry a unique consideration - pedigree. Appraisers must consider the caliber of an aircraft's owners, location, maintenance practices, documentation, previous damage to determine the pedigree impacting its value and marketability.

When it comes to appraising, there is no room for error. An appraisal is an objective and impartial opinion of value by a competent, ethical and qualified appraiser. Not all appraisals and appraisers are the same.

This article is to assist all in the heavy equipment industry and will discuss ways and locations on the machine to identify equipment. We will attempt to simplify by breaking this down into categories of machine types.

There are no cookie-cutter approaches to aircraft damage diminution. This back-to-basics article will highlight some of the important concepts, factors, and considerations.

An aircraft comparable sales database does not exist. The expertise and industry connections of an accredited aircraft appraiser become necessary when you are looking for an accurate, reliable and defendable aircraft valuation.