Company Profile
The Institute of Business Appraisers is the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely-held businesses. Established in 1978, the Institute is a pioneer in business appraisal education and professional accreditation.
Business valuation is a specialized field requiring a solid foundation of experience, continuing education, and the highest level of professional integrity. As a nationally recognized membership organization, we have established the following goals:
To increase awareness of business valuation as a specialized profession.
To ensure that the services of qualified, ethical appraisers are available.
To expand the knowledge regarding the theory and practice of valuation.
To develop and provide information, programs & services for members.
To impact national policy and law affecting the valuation community.
About IBA
For 30 years, IBA has been building a community of practitioners and designing services to help members with technical issues and to create income opportunities. We believe in supporting each other - from headquarters and member to member. That’s why our motto is “Share the Wealth.” Join us and reap the benefits of our experiences.
IBA offers education to members and the public in the form of seminars, media, workshops, and conferences. IBA's upcoming educational offerings and schedule are described in the Education area of this web site.
IBA is a leading authority on business appraisal education, industry research, and business appraisal certifications which include: Accredited by IBA (AIBA), Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL), and the new Accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR) designations.
Our Mission
The Institute of Business Appraisers is committed to providing the highest quality of service to our members by assisting them in a journey to professional excellence in the field of business appraisal. Our goal is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for each member through IBA’s resources including technical support, market data, professional certification, and practical education in all aspects of appraisal of small and mid-size businesses. In fulfilling this mission, IBA Headquarters staff is assisted by the generosity of the many volunteers who provide professional mentoring, report review, instruction, and technical publications for the enhancement of the profession.
IBA maintains the profession’s most valued transaction database, now consisting of over 33,000 market transactions of sales of small to mid-size businesses. We fill over 16,000 member requests for transaction data each year at no cost to our members. During the first quarter of 2009, IBA’s transaction database will be online and accessible at all times by our members. Technical support will still be available exclusively to our members.
We measure our success by the professional advancement of our members. Personal assistance, through our volunteer sponsors and mentors, and technical support to members continue to be some of IBA’s most important and valued services. Our Headquarters staff is eager to talk about the issues you encounter, because it helps us anticipate member needs, and to develop additional member benefits.
Our Team
Our headquarters staff includes the former head of the IRS Valuation program, and a team of professionals available to answer your questions, support your needs, and provide you with career guidance.
