Preface
 

Written by:                                           Scott M. Creel, ASA

                                                            Jackie L. Montalvo, ASA

 

Contributing Writer:                             Rick L. Garren

 

Production:                                          Stacey P. Wright

 

Editor:                                                  Brenda Wagner

                                                                                                                                                           

Editorial Assistants:                             Wanda J. Kinney-Canary

                                                           Jilleen S. Woelfel

                                                           Carolyn Gallegos

 

Published by:                                      Value Resource Group, Inc.

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                                                            Heath, TX 75032

                        

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©                   Copyright 2001-2004 by:           Scott M. Creel, ASA

                        Jackie L. Montalvo, ASA

                                               

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Revised:           February 6, 2004

 

 

Every item of tangible personal property is, was, or will be considered inventory at some time and, being that inventory can include just about anything, how it is valued depends on many factors that the appraiser must evaluate.  While the personal property appraiser establishes what the item is first, the inventory appraiser’s initial investigation is to determine the level of trade, which conceptually is the fundamental cornerstone in the valuation of inventory.  Throughout this guide, there will be an in-depth discussion on inventory applications and distinctions from an inventory appraiser’s perspective.

 

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