Business Certified Appraiser Certification Program: Self-paced

The Business Certified Appraiser (BCA) certification program provides a hands-on learning experience to help candidates prepare for and obtain the Business Certified Appraiser (BCA) designation. The path to obtaining the BCA designation involves completing two self-study courses—Valuation Essentials and Advanced Valuation Techniques—passing the proctored BCA exam, and submitting a written demonstration report for peer review. 

The Valuation Essentials course is designed to introduce business valuation concepts and methodologies. Topics covered are geared toward 100% ownership interests in closely held businesses. The Advanced Valuation Techniques course covers in-depth issues relating to both control and non-controlling ownership interest valuation assignments in family-owned businesses (with revenues under $10 million). Upon completing this program, you will be able to:

• Identify and apply business valuation terminology, concepts, and methodologies
• Read and interpret financial statements
• Normalize financial information
• Identify earning streams
• Develop rates of return
• Calculate and apply ratios
• Apply discounts and premiums
• Understand the market approach to value and reconciliation

The BCA is recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a “qualified source” for business appraisals administered by the SBA.

The  International Society of Business Appraisers (ISBA) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.

The cost of your exam is included with your registration.