Are You Sure You Don't Need A Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal? There are no less than 18 typical reasons a business owner, CPA, attorney, insurance underwriter, lenders, leasing agents, business brokers, farm credit managers and others absolutely require the professional expertise of an independent third party Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraisal prepared by a CMEA. Can you really rely on a guess, book value, the word of a non-certified person, or auctioneer who may have a "hidden agenda"?  The answer is "NO".  You cannot.  Why not?  Relying on a guess, book value, auctioneer, or the word of a non-certified person is inaccurate and will not withstand scrutiny. However, the business professionals at Certified Machinery Appraisal are skilled with the professional expertise and designation of Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA).  We apply the methodology of appraisal and know the guidelines for determining values.  Therefore, you can rely with confidence on a Certified Appraisal Report prepared by a CMEA at Certified Machinery Appraisal because it is accurate, substantiated, defensible, and irrefutable.  The Appraisal will hold up to scrutiny. Will yours? What Are The 18 Reasons Why You Need A Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisal?    Buy / Sell Agreements Converting From C To S-Corp Loans / Leases Cost Segregation Insurable Value Foreclosures Estate Planning Divorce Settlements Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation Support Trust Planning Sarbanes Oxley Partnership Dissolution Gift Estate Planning 1031 Exchanges Retirement Planning FASB 141 & 142 GASB 34