{"id":18596,"date":"2024-12-31T13:29:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T13:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/isba\/?p=18596"},"modified":"2025-01-24T18:14:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T18:14:57","slug":"isba-announces-bca-certification-classes-for-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/isba\/isba-announces-bca-certification-classes-for-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"ISBA Announces BCA Certification Classes for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Durham, NC \u2013 [December 31, 2024]<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 The International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA), a premier association dedicated to excellence in business valuation education, is pleased to announce its upcoming Business Certified Appraiser (BCA) Certification class. The first class runs from January 20 to March 17, 2025, this program offers a flexible and accessible learning experience tailored for valuation professionals, small business consultants, and financial advisors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This virtual program combines 32 hours of live and self-paced sessions, including interactive classes every Monday at 1:00 p.m. EST. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge and practical tools to prepare for and earn the esteemed BCA designation. With one year of access to course materials and the exam fee included in registration, the program is designed for professionals eager to elevate their expertise and credibility in business valuation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Program Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comprehensive Curriculum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Covering essential valuation topics, including ownership interests, minority interest valuation, market approaches to value, and financial statement interpretation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expert Instructors<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Gain insights from industry leaders Shawn Hyde, CBA, CVA, CMEA, BCA, and Howard A. Lewis, BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practical Application<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: Learn to develop rates of return, normalize financial information, and apply discounts and premiums through real-world examples.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe Business Certified Appraiser (BCA) Certification program is designed to equip professionals with the practical tools and knowledge they need to excel in the complex field of business valuation. At ISBA, we prioritize hands-on learning and real-world application, ensuring that our graduates leave the program confident in their ability to provide accurate, reliable appraisals. We are excited to guide our January 2025 cohort on this transformative journey,\u201d said Howard A. Lewis, Director of ISBA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Who Should Attend?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The BCA Certification program is ideal for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Valuation professionals looking to enhance their credentials.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Small business consultants aiming to expand their service offerings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Financial advisors seeking specialized expertise in appraising closely held businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Why Enroll?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Participants in previous cohorts have highlighted the program\u2019s value:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe program provided practical tools that immediately applied to my career.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cIt increased my confidence and credibility in working with clients.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">98% of surveyed participants stated they would recommend the program to a colleague.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Other 2025 Classes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Click on the links to get the full details of ISBA\u2019s 2025 BCA Class schedules:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.intlbca.com\/products\/bca-certification-virtual-class-january-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BCA January 2025 Class<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.intlbca.com\/products\/bca-certification-virtual-class-april-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BCA April 2025 Class<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.intlbca.com\/products\/bca-certification-virtual-class-september-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BCA September 2025 Class<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.intlbca.com\/products\/bca-certification-virtual-class-april-2025\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>About ISBA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA) is a leading Business Valuation Membership Association committed to providing exceptional education and certification. In addition to the BCA designation, ISBA offers advanced certifications, including the Business Valuation Review (BCA-R) and specialized courses in financial analysis and valuation techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.intlbca.com\/\"><b>T<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ake the next step<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in your professional journey. For Inquiries, contact: ISBA Director <\/span><b>Howard A. 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