Welcome to The Institute of Business Appraisers

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. Click here to download an IBA Member Application

The Institute of Business Appraisers is committed to providing the highest quality of service to our members to assist 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. Read More

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Latest News

Jan
7

Seattle U Partners with the Institute of Business Appraisers for Special Certification

Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics has announced a partnership with the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA) to offer a fast track to the IBA’s Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) designation. The IBA has approved Seattle University’s Business Valuation Specialization for Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Science in Finance and the Post Graduate Certificate of Business Valuation certificate for this fast track program. Students who attain either degree or certificate will qualify for 66 of the 90 business valuation education hours required for the IBA’s CBA designation...
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Oct
12

IBA announces, Pricing a Small Business for Sale: how owners, buyers,
brokers, and advisors can all win, a new book by Toby Tatum

PLANTATION, FLORIDA – October 12, 2009 – The Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), the oldest professional society devoted solely to the appraisal of closely held businesses...
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