Imagine this: a fire rips through your warehouse, destroying vital equipment and inventory. You scramble to file an insurance claim, confident your coverage will get you back on your feet. But then comes the gut punch: the offered settlement amount needs to catch up to what you need to recover. This scenario is all too
In today's dynamic business landscape, organizations constantly seek opportunities to invest in new equipment and assets to enhance their operations and competitive edge. However, before committing valuable resources to such investments, ensuring the existence and condition of the assets in question is crucial. This verification is where equipment inspections are pivotal in mitigating risks and
Equipment inspections and appraisals are pivotal in ensuring an organization's safety, efficiency, and financial well-being in industries and business operations. However, not all checks proceed without a hitch. The discovery of "red flags," indicators of potential issues, can significantly influence the outcome of these evaluations. As an ASA-certified appraiser, this blog will explore how red flags
Asset depreciation is a critical component of financial accounting, enabling businesses to allocate the cost of an asset over its useful life. Physical deterioration is one of the primary factors considered when determining the depreciation of tangible assets. Understanding how to assess and measure physical deterioration is essential for accurate financial reporting and effective asset management.
In the ever-evolving landscape of machinery and industrial equipment, accurate appraisals play a crucial role in determining asset value, efficiency, and overall performance. As a result, the machinery appraisal industry, like many others, is undergoing significant transformation with advancements in technology and changing market dynamics. Therefore, this blog explores the future of machinery appraisals, highlighting
In the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), accurate valuation of assets plays a critical role in determining the success of a deal. While real estate and intellectual property are often in the spotlight during the valuation process, M&A professionals should not underestimate the importance of equipment appraisals. ICS Asset Management Services, Inc. is an asset
You could be losing millions if you don’t have the right company appraising your medical equipment. ICS Asset Management Services, Inc. specializes in certified medical equipment appraisals. For example, we certify MRI and Cat Scan Machines to Dental Chair Lights, Sterilizers, Xray Heads, and more. Most importantly, appraisals are performed by an ASA accredited appraiser
Manage your assets with superior management services from ICS Asset Management Services Inc. ISC provides a comprehensive line of asset valuation and portfolio management services, including asset inspections, inventory compilation, and equipment valuation. As President and owner, Dawn Moesser has over 25 years of experience. If your industry revolves around machinery, take a moment to
Business owners and Executives often wonder why they need to have machinery and equipment appraised, but these appraisals are important components of business today. Typically, appraisals are performed because of buy/sell agreements, mergers and acquisitions, business valuations, partnership dissolutions, insurance, bankruptcy, property taxes, financing, and Small Business Administration lending. Other reasons would be divorce, estate
Make Your CPA Happy with a Certified Equipment Appraisal Another way you can help your bottom line is to make your CPA happy with a certified equipment appraisal, so they spend less time working on your taxes. You are likely paying your CPA by the hour to do your taxes. For every piece of equipment
