Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Professional standards and a level of quality assurance are important to creating a successful business. BARR Credit Services does more than talk about the importance of these qualities. Since the inception of our company, we have worked hard to anticipate the needs of a growing industry, as well as invest both time and money in the programs and organizations that shape the credit industry.  BARR Credit Services is currently a member of the following:

IACC International Association of Commercial Collectors

This international trade association is comprised of 237 collection specialists and 160 commercial attorneys. With members throughout the U.S. and in 20 international countries, IACC is the largest organization of commercial collection specialists in the world.

Who are you going to trust? It’s a big question with big consequences. Start by looking for an IACC certified collection agency like BARR Credit Services. You can filter out 95% of collection agencies by applying this single criteria and leave yourself with nothing but the best from which to choose.

IACC certification is not easy to achieve – that’s why so few agencies have it. An agency must complete a rigorous application and audit process. Each must carry a minimum of $50,000 in client protection bonds, and submit business and financial records to an independent auditor to assure compliance with operational standards and the IACC’s Code of Ethics. Staff training standards must be met and periodic audits are required to maintain certification.

BARR Credit Services’ certification is your assurance that you are working with the people with the highest ethical and professional standards.

CLLA – Commercial Law League of America

The Commercial Law League of America (“CLLA”) is a respected organization of attorneys and other experts in credit and finance actively engaged in the field of commercial law, bankruptcy and insolvency. Since 1895, The CLLA has been associated with the representation of creditor interests, while at the same time seeking fair, equitable and efficient administration of bankruptcy cases for all parties in interest.

NACM National Association of Credit Management – HEARTLAND

NACM Heartland was founded in 1906 and represents credit professionals from many different business categories that sell their products and services locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.  NACM Heartland is the Iowa affiliate of NACM National whose 39 affiliates serve all of North America. Since 1896, NACM National and its affiliates have successfully worked to promote good laws for sound credit, protect businesses against fraudulent debtors, improve the interchange of credit information, develop better credit practices and methods, and establish a code of ethics.

NACM – National Association of Credit Management

National Association of Credit Management – created in 1896 to be an advocate for business credit and financial management professionals: providing information, products and services for effective business credit and accounts receivable management to nearly 15,000 businesses and credit professionals nationwide. NACM provides a wide range of educational development programs tailored to every level of experience, from the career credit professional to the business credit novice. Certificate Session Classes, Professional Designation Programs as well as executive education, graduate school are offered to improve and enhance the credit professional’s skills and knowledge.

CRF – Credit Research Foundation                                            

Credit Research Foundation – is a 60 year old association that emphasizes the role of education and research activities to aid business credit, accounts receivable and customer financial managers.  CRF an industry advocate for the B2B credit community, providing timely publications, detailed surveys and national Forums on relevant issues.  Their members include a large portion of Fortune 1000 corporations.  BARR Credit Services has been a supporter and member since 2009.

HOMES – Home Medical Equipment & Services                                  

Founded in 1988, the Home Medical Equipment and Services Association of New England (HOMES) is the regional trade association for providers of home medical equipment and supplies, home oxygen and infusion therapy, and complex rehabilitation technology in the six New England states.

TIA – Transportation Intermediaries Association

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is the premier organization for third-party logistics professionals doing business in North America. TIA provides resources, education, information, advocacy and connections to establish, maintain and expand ethical, profitable and growing businesses in service to their customers.