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 […]
Businesses know that consumers are concerned about the environment, and many of them are, too. As a result, they are making changes to their businesses to reduce their environmental impact. Many of these changes come in the way that they are packaging their products in order to reduce waste. They are already using less packaging […]
Since the economic downturn of the last few years, lenders know almost better than anyone that they need to do the necessary due diligence before giving a loan to a business. Even in today’s tight economic environment, lenders backed by the SBA are lending money, but they are increasingly more cautious. They are conducting more […]
Campbell’s Soup announced last week its plans to close its oldest soup packaging plant, which is located in Sacramento, California. This is a loss for the area’s history because it has always been known as a large player in the canning industry and a loss for area workers. It’s always sad to see a plant […]
We recently came across a forum post from a family business that was seeking a reputable appraiser for a very specific type of appraisal job for letterpress machinery, which highlights the need out there for reputable, certified machinery and equipment appraisers (CMEAs) who are able to provide an accurate value for somewhat rare equipment. “Our […]
We’ve talked a lot about what those who acquire a CMEA from NEBBI can do with their new designation. They can become an auctioneer or improve their auction business or use it to add another stream of income to a real estate appraisal business. However, it has been a while since we’ve discussed who someone […]
Food-related businesses are complex and ever-evolving as they try to keep up with the changing desires of consumers. In the last few years alone, a greater desire for organic, gluten-free, and fresh foods has forced restaurants, grocery stores and convenience stores to adjust. As a result, lenders and appraisers have had to adjust as well. […]
Now that President Obama’s Affordable Care Act survived a Supreme Court challenge, many of its major provisions are poised to go into effect in 2014. That means that a whole lot of patients will be entering the healthcare system, and those people will need doctors, nurses, and other types of healthcare workers. As a result, […]
You may be surprised at some of the types of professionals who have expanded their service offerings by obtaining a certified machinery and equipment (CMEA) designation from NEBB Institute so they can add machinery and equipment appraisal to their service offerings. Here are some examples of the types of professionals who are adding the CMEA […]
When a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) inspects a cement mixer, office equipment, or something that is ready to use out of the box, he or she uses a set of factors to determine the equipment’s worth. These factors include the original purchase price of the equipment, its depreciation, how much wear and tear […]
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