Shannon P. Pratt, FASA; Robert F. Reilly, ASA; and Robert P. Schweihs, ASA. Hardcover; 850 pages (January, 2008, 5th edition). This text is a primer on the theory and practice of estimating the value of a business or business interest. The authors describe the mechanics of conducting a valuation in detail, from the nature and sources of data to be gathered through the writing of the final appraisal report, concluding with a three-chapter section on litigation and arbitration of business valuation issues.
Price Reduced! Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA. Softcover; 324 pages (2007) This first-ever book written about buy-sell agreements from a business and valuation perspective should be required reading for appraisers, business owners, lawyers, accountants, insurance professionals and business management team members. It presents a valuable outline and useful tools key to drafting effective buy-sell agreements. This text also highlights the need to undertake periodic valuations as well as regular "buy-sell audits."
Price Reduced! Jay E. Fishman, FASA; Shannon P. Pratt, FASA, William J. Morrison; Hardcover; 346 pages (2007) Written by these three renowned valuation practitioners who deal with these issues on a daily basis, the authors discuss the interaction between valuation theory and its judicial and regulatory application. This book provides expert direction on interpreting and applying standards of value that include valuations for estate and gift tax, a general overview of the concepts of value, cost, and price and fair market value in estate and gift tax valuations. Laying the groundwork for dicussion and further research, this publication provides a comprehensive, state-by-state analysis of standards of value.
PRICE REDUCED! Mark C. Tibergien, Owen Dahl. Hardcover; 331 pages (2006). A Manual on Mergers, Acquisitions, and Transition Planning. The authors emphasize ways to maximize and build value in the practice in addition to offering vital information for the eventual transitions common in most practices at one point or another. This resource promises to be a highly valuable addition to any firm's transition planning program.
Henry A. Babcock, Ph.D., FASA. Softcover; 290 pages (1994, 5th printing). Emphasizing the great scope of the appraisal field, this book provides the foundation for the sound development and further refinement of specialized appraisal technologies. Developed for students and teachers, the text offers explanations, definitions and methodology in chapters devoted to: applications of appraisal principles and procedures; the meaning of property; classifications of properties for valuation purposes; concepts, characteristics and measurement of property value; and more!
Pair the elegant navy blue pen engraved with the American Society of Appraisers in chrome lettering with our 11-ounce glossy, cobalt blue mug with ASA logo on one side and American Society of Appraisers on the other side. Buying these ASA logo items as a SET saves $15.00 off buying the items individually. Plan now for the holidays!
Paul Wright, ASA and Jeffrey Wright, ASA. Softcover; 253 pages (2001). This book provides information on a range of issues concerning billboard valuation. Multiple approaches to billboard appraisals are presented. The book provides a logical map of the elements of value and how they should be treated.
Shannon P. Pratt, FASA. Hardcover; 404 pages (2001). There is often more money in dispute in determining the discounts and premiums in a business valuation than in arriving at the pre-discount valuation itself. It is essential that every appraiser know when discounts and premiums apply and how to quantify them. This book compiles all the key information you need to successfully and accurately determine discounts and premiums in business valuations.
ASA. Free single copy; $20.00 per 100 (minimum order 100). Each additional 100: $10.00. A beautiful 4-color brochure developed for tested/accredited appraisers to promote their business. The content focuses on why a potential client should hire an ASA-accredited appraiser and highlights ASA appraisers' education and experience, knowledge of the industry, reputation and expertise. Please contact ASA for orders exceeding 100 brochures.
ASA. 14-page booklet. The American Society of Appraisers' constitution and certificate of incorporation are printed in their entirety. All ASA members must conform to the constitution. April 2000 edition.
Shannon P. Pratt, FASA, and Roger J. Grabowski, ASA. Hardcover; 778 pages (2008, 3rd edition). NEW RELEASE! This long-awaited, thoroughly updated and comprehensive, "Third Edition, Cost of Capital," includes new materials on using the Duff & Phelps Risk Premium Report data on size and fundamental risk, updated discussion of Cost of " Capital in the Courts" with a comprehensive set of case references, new chapters on cost of capital issues for financial reporting and transfer pricing, specialized chapters by leading experts in property tax, real estate and family limited partnership valuations and much more.
Steven Babitsky, Esq., and James J. Mangraviti Jr., Esq. Hardcover; 432 pages (2003). The ultimate measure of every expert is how well he or she performs during cross-examination. This new text gives the basics to help experts quickly and efficiently master the art of responding to each and every cross-examination question truthfully and artfully. Experts will learn how to prepare for, anticipate, recognize, and effectively deal with counsel.
Steven Babitsky, Esq., and James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq. Hardcover; 425 pages (2007). This new volume, whose authors have written numerous books on expert witnessing, shows expert witnesses how to excel during their depositions. It teaches how to answer trick and difficult questions, how to excel during videotaped depositions, how to defeat opposing counsel's tactics, how to set and collect your fee, and much, much more!
Go Digital! Customize your reports electronically (customization previously available only with handheld embossers and stamp). ASA's logo--personalized with your name and designation--is now available in electronic format. Formerly available only as a handheld device, this variation is entirely electronic. For less money than its handheld counterpart, the electronic logo is as easy to use as inserting an electronic photo into a document. Personalize your appraisal reports with your name and professional designation (Accredited Member, Accredited Senior Appraiser, Master Gemologist Appraiser, or Fellow) and show the world you're an accredited member of ASA.
Alfred M. King. Hardcover; 334 pages (2006). This book highlights the accounting and auditing requirements for fair value information and offers a detailed explanation of how the FASB is going to change "fair value" with topics including: the FASB's fair value proposals; determining the fair value of intangible assets; whether fair value can truly be audited; valuation of liabilities and contingent payments; valuation of hard assets and real estate; auditing of valuation reports; and selecting and working with an appraiser.
Give your reports a professional finishing touch with an ASA embosser. This embosser is available in four designations: Accredited Member, Accredited Senior Appraiser, Master Gemologist Appraiser and Fellow. If you've purchased the handheld embosser in the past, you may still wish to purchase the desktop embosser. The seals (displaying designation choices) on the two embossers are interchangeable.
Practitioners Publishing Company (PPC). Jay E. Fishman, Shannon P. Pratt, J. Clifford Griffith, D. Keith Wilson and Stanton L. Meltzer. NEW EDITION! Three-volume loose-leaf guide . A useful book that shows you a practical way to value both businesses and professional practices. Takes you through each step of the valuation process including accepting clients, gathering and analyzing data, selecting the best valuation methods, computing premiums and discounts and writing the report. Shows you how to deal with difficult situations - like the discovery of unrecorded cash sales. Gives you illustrations of valuation techniques for C corporations, S corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships, divorces, estate taxation and professional practices.
Jay B. Abrams, ASA. Hardcover; 302 pages (2005). This easy-to-follow book details steps to improve the value of your business and ensure you receive top dollar if and when you decide to sell. It includes methods and strategies for structuring the sale of a business, and the tax consequences of each as well as valuable tips for using your role as the business owner to make an IRS audit collaborative instead of confrontational.
Accredited Senior Appraisers and Master Gemologist Appraisers® may order embossing seals to use on their appraisal documents, giving them that final touch of professionalism. Seals can accommodate a maximum of 18 characters (including spaces). To ensure that only ASAs and those individuals who have attained the Master Gemologist Appraiser® certification mark may use the seals, individuals ordering these items must sign and return the condition statement on the order form. AVAILABLE TO ASA MEMBERS ONLY
Accredited Senior Appraisers and Master Gemologist Appraisers® may order rubber stamps to use on their appraisal documents, giving them that final touch of professionalism. Stamps can accommodate a maximum of 18 characters (including spaces). To ensure that only ASAs and those individuals who have attained the Master Gemologist Appraiser® certification mark may use the stamps, individuals ordering these items must sign and return the condition statement on the order form.
Dexter D. MacBride, J.D., FASA. Softcover; 28 pages (1988). A commentary on eminent domain, condemnation and market value. (Case illustration: Sacramento Southern Railroad Company v. Heilbron, 156 Cal 408.) A thorough research into the origins of fair market value and just compensation, this monograph is the first published endeavor that defines a relationship between present condemnation practices and the concepts of ombudsman and amparo.
In gold foil with embossed gold lettering, they carry the ASA name and the logo. The seals are an elegant embellishment to an appraisal report, stationery or brochure. Each roll contains 100 seals. Available to AMs, ASAs and FASAs only.
This elegant pen features a unique navy finish with the American Society of Appraisers engraved in chrome lettering; a stylish design that is great for everyday use with a professional flair; soft grip with nice weight for comfort writing; standard European black roller cartridge; and gift-boxed for special recognition gifts. (Also sold as a SET with ASA logo mug at a discounted price.)
11-ounce glossy, cobalt blue mug with ASA logo on one side and reads American Society of Appraisers on the other side. (Also sold as a SET with ASA logo pen at a discounted price.)
Steven Babitsky, Esq., James J. Mangraviti, Jr., Esq., and Alex Babitsky, MBA. Hardcover; 626 pages (2006). This book is the comprehensive work on expert witnessing. It covers civil procedure, evidence, testifying skills, marketing, fee setting, ethics, discovery and much more. It features 24 chapters, 26 appendices and hundreds of examples. This book is a great addition to your expert witness library.
Rosalie Hamilton. Hardcover; 253 pages (2003). This book will show you how to reach the attorneys and insurance professionals who can use your expertise—through networking, taking advantage of free publicity, listing your services with referral agencies and in expert witness directories, advertising in legal publications, promoting on the Internet, producing a newsletter, and more.
Shannon P. Pratt, FASA. Hardcover; 389 pages (2005, 2nd ed). UPDATED EDITION! Learn how to win in court and close the sale. Learn how and why family law, tax, and shareholder dispute courts accept or reject the market approach from analysis of the most recent cases. Plus, you'll get discussion of past transactions, offers to buy, rules of thumb, and buy-sell agreements.
Price Reduced! R. James Claus, Ph.D., Susan L. Claus and Thomas A. Claus. Softcover; 200 pages (2002). Signs represent the least expensive and most efficient way to send a message in our consumer-based market economy. The contributory value of the visibility component to commercial property is often underestimated. This book is the first attempt to provide extensive background information about signage in the context of valuation issues and techniques. It also delves into the legal decisions on government sign regulations.
Back issue of Valuation journal.
Michael J. Mard, ASA, James R. Hitchner, ASA and Steven D. Hyden, ASA. Hardcover; 240 pages (2007). This new 2nd edition of "Valuation for Financial Reporting: Fair Value Measurements and Reporting, Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Impairment" provides outstanding guidelines, implementation aids, case studies and sample reports for practitioners who must comply with the new Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, as well as SFAS Nos. 141, 142 and 144. This volume also presents essential procedures for the measurement and reporting of fair value in financial statements.
Price Reduced! Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA. Hardcover; 389 pages (2004). This book helps the reader understand the "why" of business valuation. The book presents organizing principles of business valuation and defines the levels of value in the context of enterprise and shareholder cash flows.
Shannon P. Pratt, FASA; Robert F. Reilly, ASA; and Robert P. Schweihs. Hardcover; 887 pages (1998, 3rd edition). Updated with the latest changes in the field, this classic reference continues to serve as the ultimate guide for every professional and small business owner involved with business valuation. Beginning with the fundamentals, you are taken through the entire valuation process, with information on cash value analysis, valuing minority interests, court decisions affecting the valuation of specific types of professional practices and more. A valuable resource for small business owners, attorneys, CPAs, financial and estate planners, business brokers and appraisers, bankers and consultants.
Steven Babitsky, Esq., and James J. Mangraviti Jr., Esq. Hardcover; 404 pages (2002). This is the seminal work on how to craft and confidently defend your expert report. Includes numerous techniques for writing a powerful, persuasive and defensible report, how much retaining counsel can assist you in writing your report, advanced techniques to defend against 40 of counsel's most devastating tactics used to attack your report, and much more.
Valuing Enterprise and Shareholder Cash Flows: The Integrated Theory of Business Valuation AND Buy-Sell Agreements: Ticking Time Bombs or Reasonable Resolutions? These two business valuation texts written by nationally recognized business valuation expert, Chris Mercer, ASA, are an invaluable addition to your library. The author's valuation experience spans more than 30 years, and he shares this expertise in these volumes. In Valuing Enterprise and Shareholder Cash Flows the reader views financial concepts, not as unrelated but as a complete and clear picture of business valuation. Buy-Sell Agreements describes the need for appropriate use of valuation expertise in the process of examining existing buy-sell agreements from business and valuation perspectives. Buying these 2 books as a SET saves $5.00 off buying them individually.
