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The International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA) and the NEBB Institute invite you to join us for an exciting and informative conference on the latest trends and advancements in business valuation and machinery and equipment appraisal!
The International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA) and the NEBB Institute invite you to join us for an exciting and informative conference on the latest trends and advancements in business valuation and machinery and equipment appraisal!
Our conference, scheduled for September 17-18, 2024, will feature expert speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, and will be delivered remote via Zoom so you can participate without the headaches of travel. Don't miss this chance to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and stay ahead of the curve in business valuation (BV) and machinery and equipment (M&E) appraisal. Several of our sessions will be designed for both professions, while others will focus on BV and M&E uniquely.
Register now to secure your spot at the conference and take your career to the next level. We look forward to seeing you there! Full conference agendas will be announced soon.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 07/10/2024
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
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Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 05/22/2024
Appraisal review serves as a critical quality control mechanism in the appraisal process, helping to ensure that valuations are accurate, reliable, and compliant with applicable standards and regulations. By identifying and addressing potential issues early on, appraisal review contributes to more informed decision-making and reduces the risks associated with inaccurate or biased appraisals.
Appraisal review serves as a critical quality control mechanism in the appraisal process, helping to ensure that valuations are accurate, reliable, and compliant with applicable standards and regulations. By identifying and addressing potential issues early on, appraisal review contributes to more informed decision-making and reduces the risks associated with inaccurate or biased appraisals.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 05/08/2024
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 04/30/2024
April 30 2024, 1PM ET | Stay informed! This ISBA webinar unpacks recent court decisions impacting business appraisals, empowering you to provide the most accurate valuations for your small and Main Street clients.
April 30 2024, 1PM ET | Stay informed! This ISBA webinar unpacks recent court decisions impacting business appraisals, empowering you to provide the most accurate valuations for your small and Main Street clients.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 04/17/2024
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/28/2024
Mar 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET | Ethics are moral principles that govern a professional's behavior in the conducting of an activity. They are concerned with what is morally good and bad, right and wrong. They are what cause, in part, consumers of financial services to hire a professional appraiser. We will review the ethics involved in the appraisal industry and why they are not only necessary but good.
Mar 28, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
Ethics are moral principles that govern a professional's behavior in the conducting of an activity. They are concerned with what is morally good and bad, right and wrong. They are what cause, in part, consumers of financial services to hire a professional appraiser. We will review the ethics involved in the appraisal industry and why they are not only necessary but good.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
Chris S. Rials
BCA, MCMEA
Director, NEBB Institute
Christopher Rials holds several designations in the appraisal industry, including the nationally recognized BCA, Business Certified Appraiser designation by the International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA) and the MCMEA, Master Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser designation by the NEBB Institute as well as serving as its current Director. Chris works regularly for trusted advisors including Attorney's, CPA's, Business Brokers, Financial Professionals, and banks, among others. He puts strong emphasis on ethical guidelines and knowledge of U.S.P.A.P. (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).
John R. Harris
BCA, MCBC
Founder and Director, NEBB Institute
John R. Harris holds a certified general appraisal license in several states and has over 40 years of appraisal experience. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and has owned several successful businesses. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and has been a member of the World Trade Center having performed appraisal and consulting services for the Mexican and Venezuelan governments in Central and South America. He has also served as a consultant for large U.S. entities, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, General Electric, International Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut Corporation, Boeing, Cessna Aircraft, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Currently, Mr. Harris teaches appraisal technique in Business, Real Estate, and Machinery/Equipment for several national organizations. He serves nationally as an arbitrator in business disputes for the American Arbitration Association, New York City. He is a member and contributing guest speaker to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), and the Institute of Certified Business Counselors (ICBC). As a member of ICBC, he is one of only a few individuals to hold the MCBC designation indicating Master Certified Business Counselor.
John Harris was the Director of the NEBB Institute. As the Director, he trained over 1,000 appraisers in 45 states, Australia, Africa, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Recorded On: 03/20/2024
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Join our live community web event to discuss recent developments in our industry here at the International Society for Business Appraisers. This call will focus on new developments and any questions or concerns you would like to address with your peers.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/28/2024
Feb. 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM (ET) | The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is the generally recognized ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States. USPAP was adopted by United States Congress in 1989, and contains standards for all types of appraisal services, including real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal. It has been called the “Appraisers Bible”. We will review the benefits of adherence to USPAP.
Feb. 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM (ET)
The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is the generally recognized ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States. USPAP was adopted by United States Congress in 1989, and contains standards for all types of appraisal services, including real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal. It has been called the “Appraisers Bible”. We will review the benefits of adherence to USPAP.
Howard A. Lewis
BCA, CVA (Emeritus), ABAR (Emeritus), M.A., M.S.
ISBA
Howard A. Lewis is the former National Program Manager of the Engineering and Valuation Programs at the IRS, where he served for over 32 years. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute of Business Appraisers and ISBA. He is currently a Director of ISBA and a consultant with alliantgroup, a Houston company specializing in R&D tax credits for federal and state tax purposes.
Howard has eight children and, at the latest count, 14 grandchildren. He and his wife live in Hollywood, Florida, with their dog, Sheela.
John R. Harris
BCA, MCBC
Founder and Director, NEBB Institute
John R. Harris holds a certified general appraisal license in several states and has over 40 years of appraisal experience. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree and has owned several successful businesses. He has operated both nationally and internationally in appraisal and brokerage and has been a member of the World Trade Center having performed appraisal and consulting services for the Mexican and Venezuelan governments in Central and South America. He has also served as a consultant for large U.S. entities, including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, General Electric, International Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut Corporation, Boeing, Cessna Aircraft, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Currently, Mr. Harris teaches appraisal technique in Business, Real Estate, and Machinery/Equipment for several national organizations. He serves nationally as an arbitrator in business disputes for the American Arbitration Association, New York City. He is a member and contributing guest speaker to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), and the Institute of Certified Business Counselors (ICBC). As a member of ICBC, he is one of only a few individuals to hold the MCBC designation indicating Master Certified Business Counselor.
John Harris was the Director of the NEBB Institute. As the Director, he trained over 1,000 appraisers in 45 states, Australia, Africa, Canada, Ireland, Norway, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore.
Chris S. Rials
BCA, MCMEA
Director, NEBB Institute
Christopher Rials holds several designations in the appraisal industry, including the nationally recognized BCA, Business Certified Appraiser designation by the International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA) and the MCMEA, Master Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser designation by the NEBB Institute as well as serving as its current Director. Chris works regularly for trusted advisors including Attorney's, CPA's, Business Brokers, Financial Professionals, and banks, among others. He puts strong emphasis on ethical guidelines and knowledge of U.S.P.A.P. (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).
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