Modica Fine Art Appraisal was formed by Melanie Modica upon completing the American Society of Appraisers' (ASA) Certificate Program in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts at the University of California, Irvine. Melanie acquired the Specialized Studies Certificatefor Connoisseurship Studies in Fine Arts, also from UCI. She is affiliated with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).MFAA reports are written in compliance with The Appraisal Foundation's Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and uphold the ASA Code of Ethics.