Recertification Requirements
Recertification of the CBB designation is required every 4 years.
- Membership in CABB and Agreement to uphold the Association's Code of Ethics
- Completion of CABB 501. This course is often only offered 2 times a year (one in NorCal and one in SoCal), please plan accordingly based on your expiration date.
- A total of four (4) credits of selling business transactions (not Real Estate) that have successfully closed within the past 4 years. Download Transaction Proof Template.
- Credits can be earned as follows:
- $100,000 - $2 Million Transaction Value – Representing buyer or seller (1 Credit)
- Above $2 Million Transaction Value – Representing buyer or seller (2 Credits)
- Managing Broker – 0.5 Credits per transaction that you oversee (i.e. 8 transactions equal 4 credits)
- Closed Transactions must meet one of the following criteria:
- Minimum Gross Transaction amount (purchase price) of $100,000
- Minimum gross success fee/commission of $10,000
- Credits can be earned as follows:
- Attendance at 2 industry conferences in the past 4 years (CABB, IBBA or M&A Source), minimum of 1 CABB Conference
- Completion of the CBB Application and $50 Application Fee
Online CBB Renewal Application
Download PDF Renewal Application for CABB CBB
CBB ONE-TIME BRIDGE EXTENSION
Effective today through 12/31/18, a one-time bridge extension may be requested if your CBB credential has expired.
Requirements:
- Membership in CABB and Agreement to uphold the Association's Code of Ethics
- Payment for $50 Extension Fee
- Register for a CABB 501 course this year
*You can view your CBB Status on the member dashboard.