Chartered Business Valuators Institute

CHARTERED BUSINESS VALUATORS

CBVs are indispensable in the world of business and finance

When parties need to determine the value of their business, they turn to a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) for answers. CBVs combine technical knowledge with real-life practical experience to put forward globally respected valuations of a business, a business interest, and/or intangible assets.

Holders of the prestigious CBV designation have the skills and expertise to meet the challenging dynamics of business valuation, litigation support, corporate finance, and private investments.

CBVs are employed in a wide variety of businesses, including valuation firms, venture capital/private equity/investment firms, accounting firms, and financial institutions.

LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

CBV Institute Announces Winners of Business Valuation Challenge 2023

CBV Institute is pleased to announce the top three teams for Business Valuation Challenge 2023 (“BV Challenge 2023”). Based on rigorous judging by a panel of distinguished Chartered Business Valuators (“CBVs”), the following teams have been awarded the highest marks ...

CBV Institute Announces Landmark Decision to Adopt International Valuation Standards

CBV Institute’s adoption of International Valuation Standards (IVS) is a testament to the Institute’s commitment to increasing consistency and quality within the global valuation profession and marks a transformative step in elevating the global reach and flexibility of the CBV ...

New Insights – Cross Border M&A

In the latest edition of CBV Insights, Stephanie Lau, CFA, CBV advises Canadian sellers on a few strategies they can employ when engaging with a foreign buyer – and why they should not base their exit timing solely on the ...

WHAT CBVs DO

Chartered Business Valuators (CBVs) are accredited finance professionals with extensive knowledge and expertise in the specialized field of business valuation. CBVs are internationally recognized as having the judgment and analytical training necessary for a wide range of valuation-based needs, all based on value measurement, value creation, and value protection. Value-added services provided by CBVs include litigation support, estate and succession planning, transaction and deal advisory, purchase price allocations and goodwill impairment, financial model development, risk analysis, valuation creation services, and more.

This unique expertise generates reliable conclusions leading to confident business decisions.

LEARN ABOUT CBV EXPERTISE

For the gold standard in business valuation, look no further than the prestigious CBV designation.

“As a family law lawyer, mediator and arbitrator, I regularly turn to Chartered Business Valuators (CBVs) to provide business valuations, income reports, and critical analysis of complex financial issues in family law cases. CBVs also provide expert evidence in court and arbitrations and as well as assisting in negotiations and mediations. More recently, some CBVs have obtained specialized training in family law and certification as a family dispute resolution professional.”

Lorne H. Wolfson
Specialist in Family Law
Torkin Manes LLP

FIND A CBV

“Pursuing the CBV designation allowed me to develop critical finance skills that set me apart from the legions of BComms and CPAs in my job market. The CBV definitely moved me to the front-of-the-line for a number of high-paying job opportunities within the investment, accounting, banking, and consulting industries. Anyone with a passion for finance who is looking to differentiate themselves should definitely consider this program.”

Chris Polson, MBA, CPA, CMA, CFA, CBV, CFF
Partner, Advisory & Disputes
PwC Canada

LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A CBV

CBV INFORMED JUDGMENT

Chartered Business Valuators bring together theory, fact, and analysis to develop informed judgments.