IMAGINE WHERE THIS DESIGNATION COULD TAKE YOU
THE VALUE OF BELONGING
When organizations need to understand the value behind their decisions, they turn to a CBV.
As a CBV, you bring clarity to complex financial questions, combining deep technical knowledge with sound judgment to assess the value of businesses, securities, and intangible assets.
The CBV designation equips you to support what matters: shareholder transactions, tax planning, litigation, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making.
You’ll find CBVs at work in valuation firms, accounting practices, investment banks, private equity, corporate finance, and consulting — anywhere value plays a critical role.
Why Choose The CBV Designation
Future-Proof Skills That Apply
Learn from established practitioners and build the skills to value businesses in real-world scenarios on topics like mergers & acquisitions, litigation support, and financial reporting – expertise that will always be in demand.
A Career That Moves With You
Build a globally respected foundation. The CBV designation commands recognition across industries and borders, opening career opportunities in finance, investing, strategy, and beyond.
High-Value Compensation
Earn what you’re really worth. As a CBV, you shape pivotal decisions across industries. Your expertise is trusted, your impact undeniable, and the rewards reflect that: top professionals can reach seven figures.
INSIDE THE CBV JOURNEy
Real Voices. Real Pathways. Real Impact…
Hear from professionals who’ve turned the CBV designation into a launchpad for dynamic careers.
From shaping investment strategies for major corporations to guiding boards through high-stakes financial decisions, CBVs are at the forefront of business leadership across diverse industries.
Flip through the profiles to see how CBVs are carving out exciting paths and imagine where the designation could take you.
Meet Chartered Business Valuators
Imagine being the voice of clarity when the stakes are high
What CBVs Are Trusted to Do
CBVs (Chartered Business Valuators) are accredited financial professionals with deep expertise in measuring, creating, and protecting business value. Their training goes beyond accounting or tax. CBVs provide the strategic insight needed when the stakes are high.
They are trusted to:
- Advise on deals and transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and valuations for investments.
- Support litigation and legal matters, with credible, valuation-based financial evidence.
- Guide succession and estate planning, ensuring smooth transitions and long-term clarity.
- Build models and assess risk, uncovering insights that shape business strategy.
CBVs help decision-makers understand the full picture, including assets you can’t see on a balance sheet. They identify value drivers, assess risk, and offer clear, defensible conclusions that support confident action in a complex business world.
How to Become a CBV
University Degree
To become a CBV, you’ll need a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution. While a background in finance or business helps, it’s not required - curiosity, critical thinking, and strong communication matter just as much.
Completion of the CBV Program of Studies
Build deep, practical valuation expertise through four core courses and two electives, all online and designed to fit your schedule. Courses are offered year-round, and exams can be written from anywhere in English or French.
Membership Qualification Exam (MQE)
The MQE is the final step before becoming a CBV. It’s a case-based, four-hour exam that tests your ability to apply valuation skills in real-world scenarios. Offered once a year, the MQE can be written online, in English or French, from anywhere in the world.
Business Valuation Experience
To become a CBV, a minimum of 1,500 hours of business valuation or related experience is required. It is not required that experience be completed under the supervision of a designated CBV.
CBV Membership Application
Membership application is submitted once all requirements have been satisfied. Only those determined to be of good character and reputation are admitted to membership.
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