Are Assets and Inventory Included in an Asset Sale?
When preparing for an asset sale, business owners and [...]
Getting to CMEA and Staying There
There’s a reason we talk a lot about CMEAs at the NEBB Institute. We’re very proud of the fact that we have a designation you know you can trust. Only qualified professionals who meet the Institute’s stringent qualifications earn the designation of a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA), so you know if you’re working […]
Advanced Appraisal Designations
Although we mostly discuss Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (CMEAs) here at NEBB Institute, the fact is that there are plenty of other professional designations in our industry that qualify appraisers for all sorts of different appraisal scenarios. For example, there’s the NEBB Institute’s MCMEA (Master Certified Machinery/Equipment Appraiser) designation. MCMEAs provide needed financial information […]
Women in the Machinery and Equipment Appraisal World
Just a quick scan through the CMEA Search page on the NEBBI site makes one fact abundantly clear: the machinery and equipment appraisal landscape is a male-dominated one. Maybe there’s an overarching reason for that and maybe there isn’t, but either way, that’s how it is. Of course, the days of thinking that women are […]
A Cautionary Tale of Erroneous Appraisal
Here at NEBB Institute, you may have noticed that we hammer away at the notion of making sure you use a certified appraiser for your appraisals. We speak of the dire consequences of using a non-certified appraiser, but perhaps a real-world example of what can happen is a much more effective red flag. A hospital […]
Appraisals, Donations, and Tax Time
With the holidays winding down, it’s time to look ahead to the new year and one of the less popular events — tax time. When it comes to filing taxes, one of the most overlooked aspects is donations. Donated machinery or equipment with a value over $5,000 requires an equipment appraisal. The IRS has strict […]
In Machinery and Equipment Appraisal, Steer Clear of the “Clipboard Guy”
In any unregulated industry, there will always be people who claim to be competent professionals so they can make a quick buck. While the average Joe can’t just claim to be a brain surgeon or a pilot and get away with it, there are many folks who set up their own type of shop without […]
The Appraisal Foundation Releases the 2014-2015 Edition of USPAP
The Appraisal Foundation has announced the release of the 2014-2015 edition of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will go into effect January 1, 2014. USPAP establishes the generally accepted standards of the appraisal practice in North America, and has evolved over the years to grow with the appraisal industry. NEBB Institute […]
NEBBI and IACVA Join Forces
In case you missed the announcement last month, NEBB Institute has forged a strategic alliance with the International Association of Consultants, Valuators and Analysts (IACVA). This partnership will join IACVA’s business valuation expertise, fraud deterrence, and forensic accounting with NEBBI’s machinery and equipment appraisal/brokerage services. Founded in 2000, IACVA provides worldwide support to professionals who […]
Find Out If You May Need a Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal
Every day, business owners, bankers, lessors, and lenders come face-to-face with decisions that involve arriving at a realistic, independent value for machinery or equipment. If you can answer “Yes” to any of these situations, you may be in need of an Independent Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal conducted by a qualified appraiser: Is there a […]
