The Institute of Certified Business Counselors is a professional association that is devoted to enhancing the knowledge and professionalism of business advisors.

Membership Characteristics

Service, integrity and fair play are the basic fundamentals of I-CBC members who are known for their candor in sharing knowledge and techniques. Members providing advisory services in many different disciplines are united by a focus on the continuation of businesses through improved operations, profits or a change of ownership. The different disciplines that are represented by the membership include investment bankers, estate planners, accountants, attorneys, appraisers, business brokers, mergers and acquisition experts, and business consulting specialties associated with business transactions and effective management.

Membership Requirements

All members adhere to the Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the Institute. The Code of Ethics provides requirements of conduct, acceptable business practices, prohibition against discrimination and the necessity to keep informed of trends in the associated disciplines. Further, it spells out disclosure requirements, defines the relationship a member must have with his or her client and establishes covenants under which members cooperate with one another. The Bylaws provide the resolve for breach of the Code of Ethics.