Appraisal rules in the United States have very little variation between states. A piece of machinery or equipment appraised in an east coast state would be treated the same as a piece of equipment appraised in a west coast state. But what about in other countries? The International Valuation Standards Committee (IVSC), is a non-profit […]
An article published this week in The Arizona Republic discusses an auction recently held in Arizona. In 2009, a town in Arizona purchased from a dairy farmer his equipment, land, and right-of-way to turn the land into a park. Problems arose after an investigation revealed that the town paid almost 10 times the market value […]
When it comes to a charitable donation, a business is afforded the same opportunity as an individual – to take a tax deduction for it. Generally, an individual’s donations will be in the form of everyday items – used clothing, old toys, outdated furniture, and so forth. But a business’s charitable donations are a little […]
Diesel-powered construction machinery and equipment is among the biggest air polluters out there. Some U.S. cities are requiring that construction equipment used on city-subsidized projects be retrofitted with emissions controls to protect city-dwellers from harmful air pollution. Retrofitting these vehicles is a huge expense for construction companies, and these mandates can be impossible to fill […]
There are at least 20 reasons why a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal (CMEA) may be required by lenders, CPAs, attorneys, business owners, and others. Lenders are required to substantiate equipment values to satisfy the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Bank Examiners. CPAs are required by the IRS to substantiate equipment values to satisfy […]
With kids’ return to school right around the corner, we thought we’d take advantage of the opportunity to show how a machinery and equipment appraisal might apply to a seat of higher education and learning. First, as in any equipment appraisal, we’ll need to bring in a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) to be […]
We met a lot of auctioneers at the 62nd International Auctioneers Conference and Show last month interested in knowing how becoming trained as a certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA) can help their business. We’ve discussed the benefits in the past, and decided to highlight some real world examples of auctions going on this month […]
The NEBB Institute is proud to be a sponsor of the Appraisal Institute’s Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is happening next week from August 15 through August 17. It should be a great event, and we are looking forward to it! A total of 15 different education sessions will be held, including state […]
Part of NEBB’s mission is to provide initial and monthly comprehensive education and training. Our certified machinery and equipment appraisal (CMEA) training incorporates the art and science of machinery and equipment appraisals. NEBB Institute provides certification to professionals in the art of machinery/equipment appraisal and brokerage, a dynamic international network, and ongoing support. We provide […]
Before a business owner gets his or her assets appraised for insurance, sale or before the sale of a business, there are a few things the owner should do to make sure that the appraisal process goes well. Make Lists – Write down each piece of equipment that should be appraised. If you have serial […]
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