The International Association of Consultants, Valuators and Analysts and the NEBB Institute, comprised of Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisers (CMEAs), have formed a new strategic alliance. Because business valuations often incorporate M&E valuations, this alliance is designed to strengthen the worldwide ties between these two groups of valuation experts.

"IACVA and NEBB together bring a unique ability to transfer knowledge and support relating to business valuation, fraud deterrence, and machinery and equipment appraisal disciplines among the international communities by drawing on the vast wealth of experience, best practices, and resources preserving the public trust," William A. Hanlin, Jr., president of IACVA, said in a release.