MTS Journal

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

Updates from ASA's MTS Committee.

Important information and updates from MTS Discipline Governors.

A short summary of what property tax valuers need to know about the IVS.

The author gives his account of a recent assignment which challenged the separation of the MTS and Personal Property appraisal disciplines.

How appraisers can use the guidance of classic rhetoric, in conjunction with modern research on clarity and impact, to create reports of conclusive clarity and credibility.

Lessees must now recognize an asset and liability for almost all leases. While there are some changes to the lease classification criteria, ASC 842 retains the majority of the criteria from ASC 840.

No other industry is more complex, heavily regulated and going through more change than healthcare. Get key insights into navigating the valuation of healthcare facilities and equipment.

The purpose of the article is to offer a better way to apply USPAP in reviews. The article distinguishes applying vs interpreting USPAP and suggests that all reviews should consider the potential damage to the appraiser, and more.

This article highlights the growing and evolving data center industry, discusses the machinery and equipment appraiser’s role in this sector and proposes valuation considerations for data center appraisals.

Featured article from the Alta Asset Management Newsletter highlighting market trends in agriculture, aircraft, automobiles, computers, construction, machine tools, marine, medical, mining, oil/gas, plastic, power energy, telecom and more.

A review some of the significant occurrences that happened in auction formatting, metalworking, plastics, woodworking, printing, and processing.