IBA’s professional accreditation program is one of the most important components of the Institute's professional development curriculum. Members who meet established criteria are awarded the prestigious professional designation of Certified Business Appraiser (CBA). This distinction, which denotes a level of competence attained only by the most accomplished business appraisers, grants its recipients special recognition and prestige among fellow appraisers, the courts and throughout the business appraisal community.
Accreditation as a Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) is available to those members of the Institute of Business Appraisers who are able to demonstrate that they have attained a high level of professional competence and conduct. The CBA accreditation designates the appraiser as a true professional in his/her field, worthy of the admiration of fellow appraisers and deserving the fullest confidence of clients and potential clients.
The Institute offers two certification paths:
1. New/Non-Certified Appraiser applicants
2. Applicants who currently hold a BV credential.
Please contact IBA headquarter at 800-299-4130 for assistance in choosing your correct certification path.
New and Non-Certified Appraisers Candidates for CBA accreditation must:
• Possess a 4-year college degree or equivalent and
provide proof of this to the IBA in the form provided by
the Institute.
• Successfully complete both Business Valuation and Certification Training Center (formerly 8003)* (including written examination) and Comprehensive Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) Workshop (formerly 8004).
• Submit two Demonstration Reports demonstrating a high degree of skill, knowledge, and judgment as a business appraiser.
• Be a member in good standing of the Institute of Business Appraisers.
• Submit an official CBA application form and fee of $595 (fee subject to change).
• Provide four satisfactory references: two references as to personal character and two references as to professional competence as a business appraiser.
• Recertify every two years. Requires 24 hours via additional education, publication, or peer review.
This designation may be used on business stationery, in contacts with clients and potential clients, etc., for as long as the designee remains a member in good standing in IBA.
* Additional Education
IBA also recommends
Advanced Report Writing Workshop
(formerly 1010).
Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) Requirements for
Appraisers who hold a BV Accreditation
CBA Fast Track
1. Applicants who hold the following certifications are
exempt from the CBA exam and required courses: ABV, ASA,
AVA, CFA, CBV, and CVA. However, the following courses are
highly recommended:
IBA’s
Comprehensive Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)
Workshop (formerly 8004)
IBA course
Advanced Report Writing Workshop (formerly
1010).
2. To achieve the CBA credential, BV-accredited applicants
must:
• Possess a 4-year college degree or equivalent and
provide proof of this to the IBA.
• Submit two Demonstration Reports demonstrating a high
degree of skill, knowledge and judgment as a business
appraiser. (Those holding IBA’s AIBA credential are
required to submit only one Demonstration Report.)
• Be a member in good standing of the Institute of
Business Appraisers.
• Submit an official CBA application form and fee of $595
(fee subject to change).
• Provide four satisfactory references: two references as
to personal character and two references as to
professional competence as a business appraiser.
• Recertify every two years. Requires 24 hours via
additional education, publication, or peer review.
This designation may be used on business stationery, in contacts with clients and potential clients, etc., for as long as the designee remains a member in good standing in IBA.
Recertification
Continuing Education Requirements: CBAs are required to
document twenty-four (24) hours of continued professional
development (CPE) every two (2) years. These hours may
include:
• Attending classes or conferences sponsored by any
business appraisal organization or by attending IBA's
national conference. Credit will be given on an
hour-for-hour basis.
• Technical volunteer activities including mentoring, the
review of articles to be included in the IBA bibliographic
database, and technical assistance to other IBA members.
Credit will be given on an hour-for-hour basis.
• Writing business appraisal articles for the Business
Appraisal Practice publication: A minimum of two (2) pages
must be submitted for publication for which sixteen hours
will be credited.
• Lecturing on business appraisal issues: Ten (10) hours
of credit will be given for each one (1) hour of
presentation.
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