Which part of USPAP addresses communication of assignment results?

• A. STANDARD 6
• B. STANDARD 1
• C. STANDARD 5
• D. STANDARD 2

Answer: (D)

Communicating assignment results is governed by USPAP Standard 2. This standard focuses on how the appraiser presents the conclusions to the client, including the form and content of the report, the value conclusion (and the value definition used), the property being appraised, the effective date, and the scope of work performed. It requires clear disclosures about any extraordinary assumptions or hypothetical conditions, the data and reasoning relied upon, and other conditions needed for the user to understand the basis of the conclusions. The goal is to ensure the communication is complete, accurate, and not misleading, and tailored to the assignment and its intended users. Other standards cover the development process and ethics, but Standard 2 specifically addresses how the assignment results are communicated.