Business Certified Appraiser in Review Certification Program: April 2026

April 20 - 24, 2026

The BCA-R (Business Certified Appraiser in Review) is ISBA's credential signifying outstanding achievement in Business Appraisal Review. Only certified* business appraisers with two or more full years of experience developing and reporting on the valuation of businesses are eligible to qualify for the BCA-R.

The course syllabus will be available a week before the program.

BCA-R Requirements:

1. Complete pre-reading assignment in two texts supplied as part of your course
2. Attend the five-day ISBA course in business appraisal review
3. Pass the BCA-R exam
4. Pass the BCA-R demonstration business appraisal review report assignment
5. Be (and remain) a member of the ISBA in good standing

* Must hold a BCA, ASA, ABV, CBA, CVA, CFA or MAFF credential. Exceptions may be requested.

Course Outline:

Day 1

• Introduction to business appraisal review
• Translating business appraisal knowledge to business appraisal review
• Standards and Ethics

Day 2

• Credibility
• Appraisal review checklists
• The review report
• Homework: A homework (overnight) assignment will be given, and debriefed during Day 3

Day 3

• Homework presentations and discussion
• Review and discussion of two reports
• Sample BCA-R report

Day 4

• Business practices in appraisal review
• Review for examination
• Assignment of demonstration report case study
• Examination

Day 5

• On Day 5, participants will write their demonstration. Review reports thereby concluding the requirements for the course and the credential.