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• 2020 ISA Award Nominations Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Conference

  Once a year, ISA members are given the opportunity to recognize individuals who go above and beyond to help make our organization exceptional with the ISA Awards Program. We ask you to take a few minutes of your day to consider who you feel put in the constant commitment to inspire, support and propel our society of appraisers to greater heights. You can also promote your chapter by nominating it for Chapter of the Year.

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• Furniture Connoisseurship with the Decorative Arts Trust: Discussing Construction, Condition, and Quality to Demystify York Chairs Friday, October 18, 2019 in Education During the Decorative Arts Trust's recent fall symposium in the Berkshires, participants were treated to an informative object study on American furniture. This exercise is one of many examples of how the Trust's programs benefit our friends in the appraisal community. View More
• The IRS Clarifies When an Appraisal is Required for a Charitable Donation Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Education

  You may have seen that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently clarified what "similar items" are when writing an appraisal report for an IRS charitable contribution. In response to specific questions raised, the IRS provided some new information.

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• Ask an Instructor: Accreditation Hours Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Education ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. View More
• Ask an Instructor: Comparables for Insurance Appraisals Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. View More
• Considering Risk in Selecting Comparables Monday, July 29, 2019 in Education As true rarities become harder to find, collectors seem to have an increased tolerance for risk in their purchases. The boldest example of this in recent memory is Christie's 2017 auction of Salvador Mundi, sold by the auction house as a Leonardo da Vinci, for a record-setting $450,312,500. View More
• Pivotal Court Ruling Affirms Primacy of Personal Property Appraisal Profession -- TAF Release Friday, July 26, 2019 in News A recent ruling by the 9th Circuit Court affirmed a U.S. Tax Court opinion that found an appraisal from an esteemed auction house is not adequate assurance of appraisal expertise or competency. On Friday, July 26, The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) released a press release on the ruling. View More
• Insurance Coverage Appraisals: When and Why You Need One Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Member Insights This article explains why consumers may need insurance coverage for their collections of personal property and why it’s so important to seek out a qualified appraiser when obtaining that coverage. View More
• Ready, Set, Get Your CAPP! Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Education One of the best ways you can advance your career is to get your certification in appraising personal property. ISA's credentialing program ends with the Certified Member credential, known as CAPP, the highest level of membership with ISA. Earning your CAPP credential involves professional training and shows that you are committed and competent in your area of expertise. View More
• Ask an Instructor: Appearance Allowance vs. Loss on Value Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. View More