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The Pros and Cons of a Desktop Appraisal
In a perfect world, a certified machinery and equipment appraiser shows up at a business or job site, performs an appraisal with no snags or hiccups, and delivers a detailed and USPAP-compliant report to the client. In the real world, however, there are so many variables that an appraisal almost always has a curveball or […]
The Difference Between Orderly Liquidation, Forced Liquidation, and Fair Market Values
Liquidation value is the estimated amount of money a company’s assets could quickly be sold for if the company went out of business. In a growing company that shows profit, the liquidation value would be much less than the company’s share price. In an unprofitable or shrinking industry, the liquidation value would likely exceed the […]
Machinery and Equipment Valuation Steps
We’ve blogged quite a bit about valuations and appraisals — who does them, why they’re important, and so forth — but we’ve never really broken the valuation process down step by step. So in case you’re curious, here’s how the magic happens. Step 1: Assessment This is where the appraiser identifies who the client is, […]
The ISBA’s Course Schedule
When you join the NEBB institute, you get automatic enrollment into the International Society of Business Analysts (ISBA). The ISBA’s course schedule was recently announced and has all you need to expand your valuation knowledge. The ISBA offers a pre-class, conducted online, which will prepare you for the in-person classes. The in-person courses take place […]
Graduating to CMEA
All across the country, college students are walking across stages, shaking hands with deans, and collecting, at long last, their hard-earned degrees. It’s a very exciting time, and a genuine milestone in young people’s lives — doors that were closed to them are now open, and in most cases, they’ve increased their earning potential significantly. […]
If You Think The Price Of An Item Is Its Value, Think Again!
If you ask a CMEA to appraise your piece of equipment or machinery, you’ll eventually receive a statement of their belief about the value of the piece appraised. The value comes from a variety of factors, such as how old the equipment is and how well its been kept up. Value has a huge range […]
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