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VFR Preparedness for Valuation Professionals

November 21, 2013 by Appraisal Institute Staff

In the organization’s latest video, the Appraisal Institute invited Robert “Bob” Dietrich, MAI, and Kyle Redfearn, MAI, to discuss the opportunities for appraisers in valuation for financial reporting, the challenges associated with VFR, how appraisers can reach out to potential VFR clients, and misconceptions about VFR.

valuation_for_financial_reportingAI: What opportunities exist for appraisers in VFR?

KR: Valuation for financial reporting is a source of business that is often overlooked by appraisers. Opportunities exist in purchase price allocations,impairment testing and capital lease testing. Purchase price allocation work is becoming commoditized, and appraisers need to think outside the box when it comes to larger portfolios. This is a new type of service for many appraisers, but there is definitely money to be made.

AI: What are the biggest challenges with VFR?

BD: There is a fear factor in this area, and appraisers can be intimidated — especially when it comes to using fresh start accounting. This discipline may seem highly specialized, but it really isn’t. However, VFR assignments could be difficult for one-person shops because this is a multi-area discipline. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Appraisal Institute Tagged With: capital leasing testing, GAAP, generally accepted accounting principles, impairment testing, purchase price allocations, valuation for financial reporting, VFR

Annual Meeting Registration Opening Next Month

December 28, 2012 by Appraisal Institute Staff

blog_presidentheadersAs this will be my last monthly message, I wanted to take a moment to express what an honor it has been for me to serve as the 2012 president of the Appraisal Institute. The collective efforts and dedication of our members to the Appraisal Institute and to the valuation profession have made the past year a memorable and worthwhile experience … and I am very grateful to everyone for their commitment to the Appraisal Institute.

Registration for 2013 Annual Meeting

The Appraisal Institute will open registration Jan. 28 for the 2013 Annual Meeting, which will be held July 23-25 in Indianapolis. AI Annual Meeting attendees will experience first-class education and exciting networking options, the opportunity to earn Appraisal Institute CE credit and state credit, and the chance to explore the many sports, shopping, nightlife and other social activities in Indianapolis. To learn more about the 2013 Annual Meeting, visit www.appraisalinstitute.org/aiconnect. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Appraisal Institute, Appraisal Institute Annual Meeting Tagged With: Appraisal Institute Annual Meeting, Candidate for Designation, valuation for financial reporting

Appraisal Institute Past President Discusses the Future of Valuation for Financial Reporting in Latest YouTube Video

December 10, 2012 by Appraisal Institute Staff

Appraisal Institute Past President, Leslie Sellers, MAI, SRA, discusses the future of valuation for financial reporting. Watch the latest YouTube video.

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Filed Under: Appraisal Institute Tagged With: Appraisal Issues, Appraisers, Leslie Sellers, Valuation, valuation for financial reporting, VFR

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