Under CUSPAP CRA members must use that designation in connection with the appraisal, review or consulting on individual undeveloped residential dwelling sites and of dwellings containing not more than four (4) self-contained family housing units. Where a CRA Member signs a report beyond their scope of work, it must be co-signed by an AACI. In determining the scope of practice for a CRA Member in undertaking an assignment, the test lies in the highest and best use - actual or assumed - of the property being appraised.
Under CUSPAP, prior to accepting an assignment or entering into an agreement to perform any assignment, an appraiser have the knowledge and experience to complete the assignment competently, alternatively, take all steps necessary or appropriate to complete the assignment competently.