Cost segregation is a technique to depreciate assets that separates real estate into personal property, such as machinery or equipment, land improvements, buildings on the land, and the land itself. Personal property and land improvements are then depreciated at an accelerated rate in order to reduce the building owner’s tax obligations. If your business is […]
A recent Wall Street Journal article, “Firms with Collateral Gain an Edge,” suggests that even in the current economic environment, banks are lending; however, they are more likely to lend to businesses that have tangible collateral. According to the article, companies with tangible assets such as machinery and equipment or property are “getting a first […]
Most would-be borrowers probably aren’t aware of how important an appraisal is when they’re seeking a loan. When determining if a business is a good investment risk, lenders will often examine the so-called “Five Cs of Lending.” These five Cs are: 1. Character – Is the business trustworthy? The business’s financial performance, credit report, management, […]
A new year brings with it promises of tax time. And while you’re poring over the multiple forms on your desk and sorting through your 2010 receipts, you may already be planning for your 2011 taxes. If you’re planning on selling one of your business’s assets this year and replacing it with a new one, […]
For individuals in the business consulting industry, whether it be machinery and equipment appraisers, business brokers, bankers, or a variety of other consultants, it can be difficult to find the right network of professionals in related fields to call on when necessary. The International Society of Business Analysts (ISBA), which is owned by the NEBB […]
The Appraisal Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that publishes Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), has released its fourth exposure draft of proposed changes to the upcoming 2012-2013 edition of USPAP. The exposure draft (a draft created to allow for public comments) was created by the Appraisal Foundation’s Appraisal Standards Board (ASB), which is composed […]
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a benefit that allows workers to purchase shares in the company that employs them. The company buys those shares back at their full market value when the company and the employee part ways. Companies that offer employees the ESOP benefit have annual valuations performed so they always know […]
Are you a small business owner who has made the decision to liquidate your assets? If you’ve gotten to this point, there are many legal and financial matters that will need to be dealt with, including meeting with your attorney and accountant to make sure that you have all your ducks in a row. You […]
The start of a new year is a great time to plan, strategize, and prepare for the coming 12 months. It’s also a good time to assess and reassess, and that includes having appraisals done on machinery and equipment by a certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA) so you know what everything’s worth. Machinery and […]
As we’ve discussed in the past, membership in the NEBB Institute automatically gives you membership in the ISBA. ISBA membership is a fantastic resource to have, in part because of the educational opportunities it provides. This year, 22 educational podcasts were made available to members, and we have no intention of stopping in 2011. Please […]
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