At Consolidated Appraisal Services Company (CASC), we believe strong appraisals are built on two things: experience and standards. That’s why the CASC crew spent the day in the Columbus area yesterday participating in the 2026–2027 7-Hour National USPAP Continuing Education Course (A114).
USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) is the ethical and performance framework that guides appraisal work across the industry. Staying current isn’t just a requirement—it’s how we protect the integrity of our process, the defensibility of our reports, and the confidence our clients place in our conclusions.
Why USPAP Updates Matter for Clients
Even if you aren’t an appraiser, USPAP influences every appraisal you rely on—especially in lending, litigation, estate planning, tax matters, and major investment decisions. Here’s why continuing education like this matters:
1) It strengthens credibility and defensibility
USPAP updates reinforce expectations for how appraisal conclusions are supported. That translates to reports that hold up better under review and reduce friction when multiple stakeholders are involved.
2) It improves consistency across assignments
From routine valuations to complex or high-stakes projects, staying aligned with standards creates a consistent approach and reduces risk.
3) It reinforces ethics and public trust
USPAP emphasizes independence, impartiality, and objectivity—values we take seriously. Training together as a team helps us keep those standards front and center.
What This Course Covered
According to ASFMRA’s Ohio Chapter event description, the 2026–2027 7-Hour National USPAP Course (A114) is divided into two major sections:
- Lessons that put USPAP nuances into focus
- Case studies showing how USPAP applies to real situations appraisers may encounter
That “real-world application” piece is one of the most valuable parts of any USPAP update course. In your photos, you can see a full room engaged in discussion with the instructor up front and case-study content displayed on screens—exactly the kind of learning environment that helps sharpen judgment and align best practices across a team.
What Attending Together Does for CASC
There’s a big difference between individuals completing continuing education separately and a team learning together. When we attend training as a group, we build:
- Shared language around standards and compliance
- Consistent workflows across our assignments
- Stronger internal accountability in how we communicate and document
- Better client experience because expectations and quality stay uniform
That consistency matters—especially when clients need appraisals that are reliable, credible, and clear.
Event Details (For Reference)
Here are the key details from the ASFMRA event listing you shared (helpful if you want readers to learn more or attend future offerings):
- Event: Ohio Chapter – 2026–2027 7 Hour National USPAP Course (A114)
- Date: January 14, 2026
- Contact Hours: 7 classroom hours
- Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Instructor: Benjamin Wilson
- Pricing: $175 Member / $200 Nonmember
Required Materials: In addition to the student manual, the listing notes students must also have the 2024 USPAP and the 2026 USPAP Guidance and Reference Manual.
Hotel / Location:
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr (or 100 S Green Meadows Dr), Lewis Center, OH 43035
Room rate listed as $149 with cutoff December 15, 2025 and booking code ASFMRA.
Questions / Approvals Contact: Deanna Ilk (email and phone listed in the event).
What This Means for You (Our Clients)
When you work with CASC, you’re working with a team committed to:
- Accuracy and diligence
- Ethical, objective conclusions
- Clear, defensible reporting
- Up-to-date standards and best practices
- Reliable communication throughout the process
We’re grateful for training days like this because they reinforce the details that matter—and those details protect the quality of the work we deliver.
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