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October Seminar: Antique Philadelphia Furniture Noted authority Dr. Philip D. Zimmerman will conduct a day-long, hands-on seminar based on the museum holdings of Girard College on October 15, 2008.Details on the Calendar. |
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Welcome to the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers!
Leading Appraisal Organization
The American Society of Appraisers is the nation's oldest and largest interdisciplinary appraisal organization. Founded in 1936, the ASA includes specialists in all types of tangible and intangible property, both real and personal.
Serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey
The Philadelphia Chapter (Chapter 35) of the American Society of Appraisers represents accredited ASA members serving the greater Philadelphia region spanning Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Many Fields and Specialities
Our members provide appraisals in the disciplines of Business Valuation, Gems and Jewelry, Machinery and Technical Specialties, Personal Property and Real Property (Real Estate).
Why Choose An ASA-Accredited Appraiser?
- Experience
Appraisers who have earned the ASA designation have a minimum of five years experience. - Education
The ASA designation is granted only after successful completion of a rigorous course of training and a challenging evaluation process. And ASA appraisers are recertified every five years. - Standards
ASA-accredited appraisers follow nationally recognized standards and provide USPAP-compliant appraisals recognized by the courts, the IRS, financial and insurance industries. - Ethics
ASA appraisers conduct themselves according to The Principles of Appraisal Practice and Code of Ethics established by the American Society of Appraisers. - Credibility
ASA accreditation enhances witness credibility in litigation proceedings. - Interdisciplinary
ASA appraisers will identify and value the property they are qualified to appraise, and refer to or consult appraisers in other disciplines or specialties as needed.
BV Seminar a Success
The Chapter's April Business Valuation Seminar, ably coordinated by Robert M. Haas, Jr., ASA, a principal in the Jenkintown, PA firm of Robert M. Haas Associates, was well attended and widely appreciated. more...
America's Most Trusted Appraisers
Family Circle magazine has included three of the Philadalephia Chapter's Personal Property appraisers in its list of "Trusted Appraisers." more...
Jay E. Fishman, FASA Appointed to IRSAC
Jay E. Fishman, FASA, has been appointed to the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC) for a three-year term. One of 10 new members to the 30-member Council, Jay is the first from the valuation profession. The Council is charged with public discussion of key tax administration issues, including the role of appraisers. more...
Rochelle Eisenberg, ASA: Teaches Art & Antiques
Rochelle Eisenberg, ASA, the principal of Art Directives, Inc. in Fort Washington, PA has had a busy Fall, teaching The Art of Becoming a Savvy Collector and writing Valuing Your Valuables, through Life's Changes. more...