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William Novotny is an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor

In the late 1980's The Appraisal Foundation (TAF) was established to protect the public and authorized by Congress to be the source of appraisal standards (ASB). The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) were established by the ASB under The Appraisal Foundation (TAF).

Only an AQB Certified USPAP Instructor, such as Novotny, is authorized to teach a National USPAP Course

Novotny has repeatedly taught the 15 Hour or 7 Hour Update National USPAP courses yearly since 2003, and most recently taught the 15 Hour USPAP in January 2012.

In 2002 Novotny was certified as a National USPAP Course instructor by the Appraiser Qualification Board (AQB) of The Appraisal Foundation (#10138). He was the first personal property appraiser to attain this distinction. He has retained this certification since then and was last recertified by the AQB in October of 2011 upon his successful completion of the Instructor Recertification Course and renewing his contract. He is currently certified until April 2014.

USPAP is widely recognized by regulators, government agencies, the courts, the insurance and banking industry, appraisers and typical users of appraisal services as the minimum standard for appraisals.

A USPAP Update Course is necessary

To fully comply with USPAP an appraiser must take an update each time a new edition of USPAP is published such as in 2012.

An Appraisal Foundation Q&A addresses the importance of appraisers attending a USPAP update course which:

"... concentrates on the most recent changes to USPAP, common problem areas, and application of USPAP to real world situations. This course is appropriate for practicing appraisers who already have a baseline understanding of USPAP, but need to be apprised of recent developments and updates affecting their appraisal practice. The 15-hour National USPAP Course is geared to the beginning appraiser who has a limited understanding of USPAP. The coverage and treatment of changes or emerging issues is not the focus of the 15-hour course; thus it does not meet the educational objectives of the 7-Hour course." (AQB Q&A June 2010)

Online Personal Property USPAP Update Course Announcement

On October 12, 2010  Appraisal Course Associates announced that three Personal Property Online USPAP Update Courses are available. ACA online USPAP Update courses have a personal property focus. There is no exam required.

The ACA USPAP Update Courses were developed by Bill Novotny, a current AQB Certified USPAP Instructor. These courses review all changes to USPAP back to 2006.  Novotny is currently developing a 2012-2013 Online USPAP Update Course that is expected to be published by ACA before June 2012.

In addition to covering the newest changes to USPAP, ACA's USPAP Update Courses also covers common USPAP violations, problematic and often misunderstood USPAP issues that are frequently encountered by the personal property appraiser. Important personal property issues are addressed by means of Q&A, FAQ, real world scenarios and, finally, by a major case study that follows a hypothetical appraiser, John Morgan, through an assignment from beginning to finish while discussing all related USPAP requirements.

ACA is a leading developer of USPAP-centered instructional books and courses for the personal property appraiser, and is recognized by The Appraisal Foundation as an approved USPAP course provider for personal property appraisers.

Online USPAP Update Student Comments:

Students that have taken one of ACA'S three Personal property Online Update courses prior to 2012 have communicated the following comments:

Thank you again for such an interesting, on-line course! The course was easy to follow, and I especially appreciated the fact that it was online, since travel is a bit challenging for me these day. Fran Elliott
 
Straightforward, understandable course and very comprehensive. Ed Morris

Informative and useful. I made notes of key elements which will be henceforth included in my work.  L.D.
 
Wow, what a great course.  It helped so much; I especially liked the case studies. You provide an invaluable service to appraisers. S.H.
 
I found your 2010-2011 USPAP Update Course fascinating and challenging; it cleared up some misconceptions I had...Thank you for an excellent review and an illuminating and concise explanation of the recent changes to USPAP. D.D.
 
It was unnerving how much I learned compared to past USPAP courses. I learned a lot and found out how much I've forgotten. Now I'll consult the USPAP manual regularly. I liked the fact that I could take the course as time permitted, that I could navigate the course as I needed to and the content was presented well. Gwen Yeaman, Native Appraisal
 
I really enjoyed the course and I thought that in particular the question and answer sessions were a great way to gauge what I know and where I need to focus more attention.  The explanations for each answer were really educational (even when I got the answer right).  I think you put a very comprehensive course together.  The case study at the end was a great real life example.  I learned a few things from that! MAS
 
I found all of lesson 6 (the case study) had tons of information that we as appraisers need to tuck in our brain so that it becomes an automatic way of thinking whenever we accept an appraisal assignment. Thanks for keeping the course simple and knowledgeable for people like me. I enjoyed it very much. I feel I am more confident having taken this course. Thanks. Ellen Charland
 
Thank you for the excellent presentation and instructional material. RR


USPAP Onsite Course Student Comments

Novotny has taught USPAP in many states since since 1998. He recently taught the 15 Hour National USPAP Course (personal property version) in Lincoln NE in August of 2011 at the request of the Professional Association of Appraisers - Quilted Textiles (PAAQT). Some of the 38 attending quilt appraisers offered their comments directly to Novotny or to Appraisal Course Associates (the course provider) upon completion:.

Great Job! Bill was exceptionally well-prepared. Overall he had strong knowledge of this subject matter which was reassuring. His treatment of the details, with candor and experience, helped clarify USPAP concepts. He kept us on schedule and on target. He was very gracious and considerate. I will recommend ACA and its USPAP programs for appraisers at all skill levels. With much appreciations for your efforts. NH (President, PAAQT)

Thanks again for your service! Be assured that the USPAP information has been put to good use many times since that class! NH (President, PAAQT)

Thanks so much for the class – I learned a lot!  I know that my reporting will be of a higher standard because of it. DH (Quilt Appraiser)

Thank you for coming to Lincoln to teach the USPAP class Bill, and for making it entertaining. Your efforts are appreciated. SB (Quilt Appraiser)

Far East Asian Objects Class in Preparation

The College For Appraisers (CFA) recently requested Novotny to prepare a three day Far East Asian arts introductory appraisal course. To prepare for this course in October of 2011 Novotny began, once again, reviewing the general decorative arts history of China and Japan. In particular, he is focusing his study on ceramics, furniture (Japanese Tansu of the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho periods) and other object types (paintings, prints, lacquer ware, folk art, ivory carvings, Korean storage trunks called Bandaji, Japanese iron water kettles called Tetsubin and other object types). Novotny will help secure another expert appraiser to introduce oriental rugs and carpets. Contact CFA (714-952-2727) if you want to be notified when this course will be offered.

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