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 educational offerings and schedule are described
in the
Education area.
IBA is a leading authority on business appraisal
education, industry research, and business appraisal
certifications which include
Certified Business Appraiser (CBA),
Accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR),
and
Business Valuator Accredited in Litigation (BVAL).
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.
The IBA Market Database is the profession’s most
valued transaction database, now consisting of more
than 34,000 market transactions of sales of small to
mid-size businesses. This is more than any other such
database and is used by more business appraisers than
any other private-company comps database. Access to
the IBA Market Database is included free as a benefit
of IBA membership.
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 develop
additional member benefits.
For more information about becoming an IBA member,
visit
Membership Benefits or call Member Services at
1-800-299-4130 or 954-584-1144.
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.
