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Wed, 05 May 2010 16:19:02 GMT

Thomas Eastling is a panelist at the Hong Kong conference.  Conference agenda: Maximizing Opportunities in Distressed and Troubled Assets

View the presentation slides (PDF)

Related Link: http://www.asianinvestor.net/Conference/161346,2nd-annual-global-recovery-investing-summit-maximizing-opportunities-in-distressed-and-troubled-assets.aspx

Wed, 05 May 2010 16:05:58 GMT

Tim Couillard and Gary Frantzen speak at the MACPA conference in Troy, Michigan.  Topic: Fair Value Accounting

Related Link: http://www.michcpa.org/Public/Conference/Description.aspx?courseID=10CAIC2

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:59:51 GMT

Two mining symposiums take place in London.  23 June covers China and 24 June for Russia & CIS.  Alexander Lopatnikov speaks at both symposiums.  Topic: New Listing Opportunies for Mining Companies

Related Link: http://www.mining-symposium.com/

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:45:38 GMT

Kevin McHugh has been appointed to a Task Force position with the FASAB.

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:41:49 GMT

Mike Remsha and Kevin Reilly present to Western States Petroleum Association.  Topic: Functional Obsolescence: Real Life Stories

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:40:24 GMT

Mike Remsha presents to Lincoln Institute of Land Policy in Minnesota.  Topic: The Valuation of Tangible Property Integrated with an Operating Business

Mon, 03 May 2010 18:37:13 GMT

Barry Radick, Kim Russell and Carlo Carpino present to Greenberg Traurig LLP in New York City. 

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:01:54 GMT

Panelists at the Russian Investment conference in Hong Kong are optimistic that a new trend is in the making, supported by strong liquidity flows into Hong Kong.  Click 'Read More' to link to full article.  Article authored by Anette Jönsson.

Related Link: http://www.financeasia.com/News/172495,more-russian-companies-expected-to-hit-hong-kong.aspx

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:18:03 GMT

 Andrew Fargason participates in a teleconference, Topic: Control Premiums: Applications & Analysis

Topics to be covered include:

 Outline in putting together support of your control premiums
 Guidance on control premiums and related issues:

        FASB         Court rulings and case law         SEC speeches         PCAOB

Best practices as used by speakers, national firms, the big 4 and others
Measurement considerations when determining and analyzing control premiums

Measurement in invested capital versus equity Buyer type Treatment of negative control premiums or large control premiums Stock exchange, country of origin, and other data considerations Time period from transaction Alternatives to direct application of control premium data

Related Link: http://www.bvresources.com/defaulttextonly.asp?f=April29AudioConference10#register

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:41:12 GMT

Andrei Elokhin, Head of Insurance Department, LUKOIL speaks about measurement of risks and experience working with American Appraisal in "Russky Insurance Policy" magazine (N111, February 2010).

Related Link: http://www.american-appraisal.ru/download/Russky_Insurance%20Policy_111_Lukoil_Elokhin.pdf

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:16:02 GMT

Alexander Lopatnikov speaks at an insurance conference organized by The Allianz Group in Swissotel, Moscow.  Topic: Challenges & Opportunities for Insurance Valuations in the Power Generation Industry

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:13:10 GMT

Together with Hong Kong colleagues, CIS office participated in "Russia - Hong Kong: Capital Raising and Investment Summit" on 12-14 April 2010, in Hong Kong.  Alexander Lopatnikov attended panel discussion "The Pipeline for Russian IPO's in Asia".

The Summit examines strategies and opportunities for Asian investors.

Related Link: http://www.financeasia.com/Conference/164583,russia--capital-raising-and-investment-summit--hong-kong.aspx?refresh=on

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:52:11 GMT

American Appraisal exhibits at the AIRMIC Conference and Exhibition 2010 in Manchester.  Please visit us at Stand 25.

Related Link: http://www.eventsforce.net/airmic/frontend/reg/thome.csp?pageID=30284&eventID=140&mode=preview&version=future&eventID=140

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:50:06 GMT

American Appraisal exhibits at the BIBA Conference and Exhibition 2010 in London.  Please visit us at Stand J20.

Related Link: http://www.biba.org.uk/

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:45:16 GMT

American Appraisal exhibits at RIMS 2010 in Boston.  Please visit us at Stand 1231.

Related Link: http://www.rims.org/annualconference/RIMS2010/Pages/Default.aspx

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:27:31 GMT

Mike Weaver is a guest speaker for Valuation SIG at the ICAEW conference on private equity.

Related Link: http://www.icaew.com/index.cfm/route/169241/icaew_ga/en/Special_interest_groups/Valuation/Valuation_of_Private_Equity_Funds

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:25:25 GMT

Ian Gough presents to AIRMIC Academy in Manchester.  Topic: Understanding Asset Valuations in a Changing Economy

Related Link: http://www.airmic.com/

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:12:14 GMT

Ed Belanger participates in Gardere Dallas webinar.  Topic: Restraint no more - IRS Proposes New Schedule for Uncertain Tax Positions

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:26:17 GMT

REAG to participate in MIPIM Cannes.

Related Link: http://www.mipim.com/en/homepage/

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:11:48 GMT

Sanjay Ray joined the Mumbai office in February as head of India's tangible asset practice.

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:59:56 GMT

Vyacheslav Pavlov speaks at Minex Central Asia, Astana, Kazakhstan. Topic: The Value of Mining Companies - IFRS Reporting Features and IPO Requirements

Related Link: http://www.minexasia.com/wp_en/

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:54:47 GMT

Sergey Rafikov speaks at the Adam Smith CIS Coal Summit in Moscow. Topic: Value of Coking Coal Companies - Experience of the Crises

Related Link: http://www.adamsmithconferences.com/en/erc009

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:50:53 GMT

Alexander Lopatnikov speaks at Mines & Money Hong Kong. Topic: New HK Listing Rules for Extractive Companies - valuer perspective. The challenges mining companies face under existing listing rules.

Related Link: http://www.minesandmoney.com/hongkong/

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:22:02 GMT

India will be an early adopter of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). On January 12, 2010, it was announced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs that India is committed to carrying out the convergence of Indian Accounting Standards with IFRS by April, 2011.

Related Link: http://www.american-appraisal.co.in/

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:12:59 GMT

Anthony Festa has written book sections pertaining to the valuation of assets in divorce. The books are being published by Aspen Publishers. The link shown provides information for "Valuing Specific Assets in Divorce".

Related Link: http://www.aspenpublishers.com/Product.asp?catalog_name=Aspen&product_id=0735513597&cookie_test=1

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:06:41 GMT

Michael Hedden participates as a panel speaker at a symposium held at Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC. Topic: International Financial Accounting Standards

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:51:27 GMT

Alexander Lopatnikov and Ilya Bryukhanov speak at the 15th Annual Metals Summit in Moscow.

Related Link: http://www.adamsmithconferences.com/en/mrc014

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:49:48 GMT

 

 

 

Michael Hedden, CRE, MAI, FRICS, participates as a panelist  at the New Jersey Law Center.  Topic:  Valuation Models Applicable to Residential and Commercial Properties; Appraisal Issues Concerning Environmentally Impaired Properties; Forced Liquidations

Related Link: http://njicle.com/seminar.aspx?sid=916

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:45:29 GMT

Mark Bobber presents at the Institute of Management Accountants in East Hanover, New Jersey.  Topic: Physical Inventory Policies and Procedures-an Essential Internal Control

Related Link: http://www.imanet.org/

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:41:55 GMT

Rich Law and Kim Russell present a Professional Development session at the New Jersey Chapter of Financial Executives International. Topic: Recent Developments in Fair Value Reporting

The recent adoption of SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements and SFAS 141(R), Business Cominations, the current downturn in the economy, and the likely adoption of IFRS have contributed to increased complexity of fair value accounting to financial statements. These developments have created certain levels of confusion for financial statement preparers, auditors, and users.

Related Link: http://www.financialexecutives.org/eweb/startpage.aspx?site=ch_nwj

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:38:05 GMT

Ed Belanger is a panelist for a FIN 48 webinar.  Topic:  Seeking Safe Passage in the Coming Storm

Related Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/945661763

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:48:13 GMT

This session will discuss a best practice property appraisal process from review of current values to the commissioning and receipt of the valuation consulting report. You will learn about the insurance market forces that are driving the demand for supportable values; how to conduct your own initial diagnostic review of your current property values; and the use of appropriate selection criteria for valuation consultants. The session will also highlight the optional levels of service appropriate for valuing properties in both public and private entities, and the structuring of an affordable appraisal program over a numbers of years.

Related Link: http://atlanta.rims.org/RIMS/Atlanta/Home/

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:16:34 GMT

Ingo Schneemann speaks at the American Chamber of Commerce Frankfurt Chapter's "Expert Briefing".  Topic: Distressed M&A - Chances and Risks

The event at the Steigenberger Frankfurt Hof was attended by fifty decision makers of the "Big Four" Consultancies, law firms, banks and industrial companies from the Rhine-Main area.

Related Link: http://www.amcham.de

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:54:47 GMT

American Appraisal India has expanded and opened a second office in New Delhi.  David Panna will head the new office.

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:29:38 GMT

Alexander Lopatnikov to speak at the Subsoil Licensing Conference in Moscow.  Topic: Investment Attractiveness of Oil and Gas Resources and Reserves - Changes after the Year of Crisis

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:26:24 GMT

Alexander Rumyantsev participates in online conference - Investment Holding FINAM. Topic: The Primary Goods Markets and World Economics: In Search of Protective Investments

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:56:24 GMT

Ivan Garbuz presents at Russian Power Finance & Investment conference in Moscow.  Topic: Cost and Value of Power and Utilities Assets at the Current Market State

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:19:10 GMT

REAG will exhibit at SIMI in Paris, France, 2-4 December 2009.

Related Link: http://salons.groupemoniteur.fr/simi

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:16:11 GMT

REAG will have an exhibit stand at MAPIC Cannes, 18 - 20 November 2009.

Related Link: http://www.mipim.com/en/mapic/

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:47:48 GMT

Michael Hedden, MAI, CRE, FRICS, to lead a teleconference on easement valuations, coordinated through Lorman Education Services.  The teleconference will aid understanding of temporary construction and preservation easements in the context of eminent domain takings and in voluntary or tax related preservation easements.

Related Link: http://www.lorman.com/teleconference/teleconference.php?sku=385340

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:25:49 GMT

Alexander Lopatnikov speaks at the Mines and Money conference in London.   Topic: The Value of Plant, Equipment and Infrastructure Costs

Related Link: http://minesandmoney.mining-events.com/london/

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:28:44 GMT

This session will discuss a best practice property appraisal process from review of current values to the commissioning and receipt of the valuation consulting report. You will learn about the insurance market forces that are driving the demand for supportable values; how to conduct your own initial diagnostic review of your current property values; and the use of appropriate selection criteria for valuation consultants. The session will also highlight the optional levels of service appropriate for valuing properties in both public and private entities, and the structuring of an affordable appraisal program over a numbers of years.

Related Link: http://southernalberta.rims.org/RIMS/SouthernAlberta/Home/

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:40:31 GMT

Nigel Wilson speaks at North Central Americas meeting in Chicago, IL.  Nigel provides an update on property valuation and where construction and equipment costs are heading in north and central America.

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:25:45 GMT

Nigel Wilson speaks at RIMS, North East Ohio Chapter, Topic: Managing Property Valuation Issues in Today's Insurance Market

This session will discuss a best practice property appraisal process from review of current values to the commissioning and receipt of the valuation consulting report. You will learn about the insurance market forces that are driving the demand for supportable values; how to conduct your own initial diagnostic review of your current property values; and the use of appropriate selection criteria for valuation consultants. The session will also highlight the optional levels of service appropriate for valuing properties in both public and private entities, and the structuring of an affordable appraisal program over a numbers of years.

Related Link: http://northeastohio.rims.org/RIMS/NortheastOhioChapter/Home/

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:22:08 GMT

Nigel Wilson speaks at Tennessee PRIMA Conference, Topic: Managing Property Valuation Issues in Today's Insurance Market

This session will discuss a best practice property appraisal process from review of current values to the commissioning and receipt of the valuation consulting report. You will learn about the insurance market forces that are driving the demand for supportable values; how to conduct your own initial diagnostic review of your current property values; and the use of appropriate selection criteria for valuation consultants. The session will also highlight the optional levels of service appropriate for valuing properties in both public and private entities, and the structuring of an affordable appraisal program over a numbers of years.

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:11:49 GMT

Mike Remsha and Kevin Reilly present at the Property Tax Symposium, Topic: Economic Obsolescence: Real Life Stories

Related Link: http://www.ipt.org/learncenter.asp?id=178410&sessionid=3-9A84A5A4-0C09-4534-B200-C107A55C043E&page=74