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Resolve to Become a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser in 2013!
Did you make a resolution at the start of 2012 to become a certified machinery and equipment appraiser (CMEA)? Did you keep it? If not, don’t beat yourself up. It’s said that approximately 85% of New Year’s resolutions go unfulfilled. The good news is that it’s never too late. You can resolve to add the […]
Appraisals in Preparation for New Year Sales
Many companies are spending the last couple of weeks of 2012 putting the final touches on end-of-year budgets for 2013. Often those budgets include getting rid of old equipment to make room for the new. NEBB Institute CMEA members might have many customers or potential customers in this situation, and taking advantage of it is […]
15 Reasons Why an Accountant May Need a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal (CMEA)
As an accountant, you can reduce the risk of liability when you rely upon a “qualified” USPAP compliant appraisal by a “qualified” appraiser. Specifically, you can rely with confidence on a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal prepared by a Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA). A CMEA is experienced in collecting, substantiating, reporting and determining […]
Considerations When Engaging a Machinery and Equipment Appraiser
An error in a machinery and equipment appraisal can be costly. You should have confidence that the appraisal values are accurate and are backed by evidence to support the fair market value. The following factors can help ensure that your machinery and equipment appraisal report will hold up under scrutiny. Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal […]
Energizer’s Plant Closure and How This Affects CMEAs
Energizer, the well-known maker of disposable batteries, recently announced that it will close its plant in northwest Missouri in 2013. Unfortunately, this move will leave about 300 workers jobless. Early in November, the company also announced its plans to close its Maryville, Missouri, plant. These plant closures are party of the company’s reaction to the […]
The Importance of Equipment Appraisal for Equipment Fleet Managers
A recent article in Equipment World, “Take charge of your equipment appraisal,” discusses why it is important for fleet managers to take an active role when it comes to getting a machinery and equipment appraisal for their fleet assets, and it provides some tips on how to work with both appraisers and get the most […]
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