Machinery and Equipment Appraisal
Calder Associates provides business owners with a methodology for determining the value of their machinery and equipment. In today's complex business environment, taking into consideration accounting regulations (i.e. Sarbanes-Oxley) and requirements, it has become mandatory to periodically assess the true market value and liquidation value of a company’s fixed asset base.
Calder Associates provides machinery and equipment appraisal services utilizing in-house Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (CMEA) who have the expertise and knowledge to conduct an independent third party machinery/equipment appraisal. This provides a business owner with an accurate understanding of an assets true worth and reflects its realistic market value. In addition, each CMEA abides by the regulations and ethics of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Attaining the true market value for all machinery and equipment owned by a company is crucial during the sales process. This number will ultimately impact the valuation of the business and will serve to provide comfort to a prospective buyer when they prepare to make an offer. It will also be used to determine accurate asset allocations during the closing process. The IRS requires buyers and sellers to agree on the value of tangible assets involved with a business transfer. They must “allocate” a particular value for tangible assets as well as for goodwill.
Equipment appraisals are often required by lending institutions to help validate the true net worth of the business. Reports prepared by Calder Associates CMEA professionals are accepted by all major banks and lending institutions.
A Certified Machinery/Equipment Appraisal holds up under scrutiny with courts, financial institutions, and other lenders. Additionally, business owners utilize a Certified Appraisal Report in connection with good business sense in the following areas:
- Divorce
- Partnership
- Buy/Sell Agreement
- Estate Planning
- 1031 Exchanges
- Trust Agreements
- Litigation
- Tax Purposes
- Business Valuations
- Dissolution
- Financing
- SBA Loans
- Insurable Value
- Property Taxes
- Retirement Planning
Contact us to learn more about the benefits of periodic equipment and machinery appraisals.
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