CBV Institute’s BV Challenge Career Development Forum

Join us for the Career Development Forum, a virtual event hosted by CBV Institute that aims to connect university students across Canada with leading organizations in the field of business valuation. The event will kick off with opening remarks from our Title sponsors, OMERS and KPMG, followed by a brief introduction from CBV Institute President

Venture and Growth Equity – Trends and Valuations

With the market volatility and liquidity crunches, venture and growth equities are entering a new era where growth is slowed, costs are higher, and capitals are limited. Join our presenters from Valuation Research Corporation, Ryan MacLean (Managing Director) and Cheryl Cheng (Senior Vice President) to learn more about venture and growth equity, the fundamentals, the

Preparing for Emerging ESG Reporting Frameworks and Disclosure Requirements

The ESG reporting landscape is evolving rapidly as investors, regulators, and other key stakeholders increasingly demand transparent, globally comparable, and credible disclosure around organizations’ and financial institutions’ sustainability-related risks and opportunities. Join Della Wang, Director of ESG at Fengate Asset Management as she discusses how CBV professionals can assist in identifying the most relevant ESG

GTA/Ontario Practice Roundtable & Institute Update

Join CBV Institute President & CEO, Christine Sawchuk, Vice President, Regulatory & Standards, Catalina Miranda, and Regional Director, Vivian Alterman (Toronto), for an intimate roundtable and update on Institute initiatives.  They are very interested in hearing your views and feedback on activities and progress in the profession. There is no cost to register but only

Atlantic Region Practice Roundtable & Institute Update

Join CBV Institute President & CEO, Christine Sawchuk, Vice President, Regulatory & Standards, Catalina Miranda, and Regional Director Corinne Larkin (Atlantic), for an intimate roundtable and update on Institute initiatives.  They are very interested in hearing your views and feedback on activities and progress in the profession. There is no cost to register but only

Developing and Selecting CAPM Betas – A Canadian Case Study

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, industry risks have changed very materially. With a backdrop of high inflation, interest rate hikes and recent market events, investors and private companies are faced with higher cost of capital, which has a direct impact on their investment decisions. To determine the most cost-effective means of raising capital and evaluate

Québec Practice Roundtable & Institute Update

Join CBV Institute President & CEO, Christine Sawchuk, Vice President, Regulatory & Standards, Catalina Miranda, and Regional Director, Catherine Tremblay, for an intimate roundtable and update on Institute initiatives.  They are very interested in hearing your views and feedback on activities and progress in the profession. There is no cost to register but only those

BC & Prairies Practice Roundtable & Institute Update

Join CBV Institute President & CEO, Christine Sawchuk, Vice President, Regulatory & Standards, Catalina Miranda, and Regional Directors Susie Foley (BC) and Brian Gibson (Prairies), for an intimate roundtable and update on Institute initiatives.  They are very interested in hearing your views and feedback on activities and progress in the profession. There is no cost

Minority Discounts for Public Equities. Yes? No? Maybe?

Whether or not minority discounts exist for publicly traded equities is a highly debated issue. Some say “No”. Some say “Yes”. And some say “Maybe”. Join Susan Glass (Retired Partner, KPMG), as she considers all three views, along with associated research and her own recommendations. Also, when addressing the “Maybe” option, she will review the

How to Engage and Assure your Readers

Join Susan Glass (Retired Partner, KPMG), as she focuses on how to write a well-supported report that will engage your readers and provide them with confidence in your work. Amongst other things, consideration will be given to the report writing process, report content and organization, and key elements of report writing, including how to write

South Western Ontario Networking Event

The Emerging Leaders in Valuation (ELV) invites all SWO CBVs and Registered Students to join them for a fun-filled evening at The Rec Room. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with your peers and unleash your competitive spirit with a range of arcade games, virtual reality experiences and more! The evening isn’t just about

Navigating the Hidden Cost of Employment Liabilities in a Valuation

Modern business valuation techniques do not properly account for a critical strategic factor: employment liabilities. Aside from objective liabilities, such as unfunded pensions liabilities, the employment relationship in Canada is difficult to measure because often no financial liability arises until an unknown crystalizing event, such as a dismissal. And even when it does arise, it

Vancouver Joint Event – Happy Hour at Haraheri!

We are teaming up to bring you a unique networking opportunity to forge professional relationships with other industry experts.  Don’t miss this opportunity to mingle with members from CBABC Business Law & Young Lawyers – Lower Mainland Sections, CFA Society Vancouver and CBV Institute. Registration is limited to a total of 30 CBV Members/students.  The last

Forensic Tracing of Cryptocurrency Transactions

Join Brandon Lewis (Partner, White and Lewis) as he provides a basic understanding of how digital currencies, particularly cryptocurrencies, can be traced and analyzed in forensic investigations. As cryptocurrencies gain popularity, it becomes essential for investigators and legal professionals to grasp the tools and techniques available to unravel the digital trail left behind by these

CBV Institute Virtual Awards & Honours Ceremony 2023

We are pleased to announce the recipients of CBV Institute’s Awards & Honours 2023. Bestowed annually, the virtual Awards & Honours Ceremony serves to recognize excellence in the business valuation profession and Student achievement. Recipients will be recognized at a virtual gathering led by CBV Institute’s leadership team and Patrick Coady, FCPA, FCA, FCBV, Board

Vancouver Spring Social

You’re invited!   The BC Workshop Committee invites you to jump into June at the East Side Lounge at Rogue.   This is a great networking opportunity to connect or reconnect with fellow valuators. You are welcome and encouraged to invite your colleagues or other prospective members interested in learning more about the Chartered Business Valuator designation.

Valuation For Financial Reporting (VFR) Certificate

In this robust two-part certificate program, you will learn fundamental valuation principles and methodologies, and how they can be applied in the specialized area of VFR. Jointly presented by Chartered Business Valuators Institute (CBV Institute) and CPA Canada. Our current economic environment presents distinct and often complex challenges. Enhance your core knowledge and skills in

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