appraisal definition

appraisal definition — A method of depreciation that values an asset at the beginning of an accounting period and again at the end. Any diminution in value is charged as an expense to the profit and loss account …   Accounting dictionary

Appraisal theory — Reasoning and understanding of one’s emotional reaction becomes important for future appraisals as well. The important aspect of the appraisal theory is that it accounts for individual variances of emotional reactions to the same event. [Smith,… …   Wikipedia

Real estate appraisal — Real estate appraisal, property valuation or land valuation is the practice of developing an opinion of the value of real property, usually its Market Value. The need for appraisals arises from the heterogeneous nature of property as an… …   Wikipedia

Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement — The Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) is the official SEI method to provide benchmark quality ratings relative to CMMI models. SCAMPI appraisals are used to identify strengths and weaknesses of current processes,… …   Wikipedia

Archival appraisal — In the archival sense, appraisal is a process usually conducted by a member of the record holding institution (often a professional archivist) in which a body of records are examined to determine which records need to be captured and how long the …   Wikipedia

New Approach to Appraisal — The New Approach to Appraisal (also NATA) was the name given to a multi criteria decision framework used to appraise transport projects and proposals in the United Kingdom. NATA was built on the well established cost benefit analysis and… …   Wikipedia

Performance appraisal — Performance appraisal, also known as employee appraisal, is a method by which the job performance of an employee is evaluated (generally in terms of quality, quantity, cost and time). Performance appraisal is a part of career… …   Wikipedia

Computer-assisted mass appraisal — Computer assisted mass appraisal, or CAMA for short, is a generic term for any software package used by government agencies to help establish real estate appraisals for property tax calculations. Contents 1 Origins 2 Use of acronym 3 First… …   Wikipedia

goal definition — ˈgoal defiˌnition noun [uncountable] HUMAN RESOURCES when an employee agrees with their employer what they want to achieve in their job over a future period of time, especially during an appraisal (= a meeting in which they discuss the employee s …   Financial and business terms

HEBREW LITERATURE, MODERN — definition and scope beginnings periodization …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

Market value — For values of entire markets, see Market size. Market value is the price at which an asset would trade in a competitive auction setting. Market value is often used interchangeably with open market value, fair value or fair market value, although… …   Wikipedia