Why Would You
Need a Machine
and Equipment
Appraisal?
There are many compelling reasons for having a machinery and equipment valuation.
The primary reason for an M&E appraisal is to determine the real value of your assets in today’s market.
The reason for needing a machine and equipment appraisal may be triggered by:
Estates
Gifts
Disputes
Divorce
Damages
IRS Disputes
Taxes
Allocation of Purchase Price
Capital Gains Taxes
Capitalization
Ownership Transfers
Accurately Determining the Value of Your Assets
An independent, certified asset appraisal for your machinery, equipment, and personal property may meet your valuation needs. An M&E appraisal identifies the assets of a company and our qualified appraiser understands the intricacies of the assets and their functions within your business.
Uses of a Machine and Equipment Appraisal
The client is usually buying the appraisal to impress upon another third party the reasonableness of a specific value of the asset in question. And the crux of the matter is that when that third party makes a decision about the value based on the appraiser’s opinion, it becomes binding upon the client. Certified M&E appraisals can be useful in the sale of assets, to obtain working capital, collateralize debt, and resolve disputes.
The Bottom Line
Just like a business valuation, you want a machine and equipment appraisal that will stand up to scrutiny. The reputation, accreditations, and expertise of the machinery and equipment appraiser is important. Make sure you have a quality appraiser who can and will defend the machine and equipment appraisal in front of a trier of fact, the court, or the buyer’s representatives.
