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Future of Valuation: AI, Complexity, and the Skills That Matter Next
The valuation profession is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence is transforming how professionals analyze information, private markets and illiquid assets continue to grow in importance, and increasing complexity is placing greater emphasis on sound professional judgment and defensible analysis. Join CBV Institute on October 21, 2026, for Future of Valuation: AI, Complexity, and the Skills That…
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CBV Institute Releases Revised Code of Ethics for Public Consultation
CBV Institute has released a new and updated Code of Ethics for public consultation and is inviting feedback from CBVs, Registered Students and other interested stakeholders by September 30, 2026. The Code of Ethics establishes the ethical principles and professional conduct requirements that guide members of the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) profession. The proposed revisions…
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CBV Institute Announces New Board of Directors and 2026-2027 Executive Committee
CBV Institute is pleased to welcome new members to the Board of Directors and to introduce the incoming Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term. “It is a privilege to welcome Ian and Mark to CBV Institute’s Board of Directors. They both bring a unique perspective and a deep commitment to the profession, and I have…
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CBV Institute: Year in Review 2025
We are pleased to share the highlights of another milestone year for CBV Institute and the business valuation profession. We Grew 2,742 members. 1,436 registered students. 148 new CBVs welcomed into the profession. Our membership grew 5.71% in 2025, congratulations to everyone who joined our community this year. We Raised the Bar Our modernized Valuation…
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Key Insights from CONNECT 2026
On June 11–12, more than 500 business valuation professionals joined CBV Institute in Calgary and online for CONNECT 2026. Across two days of technical sessions, keynote presentations, breakouts, and networking, the conference explored the forces shaping valuation practice today: artificial intelligence, global uncertainty, evolving deal structures, regulatory scrutiny, professional standards, and the increasing complexity of…
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CBV Institute Announces 2026 Awards & Honours Recipients
We are pleased to announce the recipients of CBV Institute’s 2026 Awards & Honours. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals and celebrating excellence in the business valuation profession! HALL OF Honours FCBV The CBV Fellow designation, known as FCBV, was created to recognize CBVs who have brought distinction to the business valuation profession…
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Optimism Ahead: Chartered Business Valuators Institute’s M&A Outlook Survey Points to a Fundamentals Driven Rebound
Responses from CBVs indicate a broad-based recovery, with healthcare, industrial, consumer, and technology sectors all demonstrating strong and stable deal expectations TORONTO – Chartered Business Valuators Institute (“CBV Institute” or “the Institute”), a not-for-profit valuation professional organization providing training and accreditation in business valuation and leading the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) profession, released today…
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CBV Institute Announces National Partnership with the M&A Club
CBV Institute is pleased to announce a new national partnership with the M&A Club, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing high-quality mergers and acquisitions practice across Canada. Effective January 1, 2026, the partnership will see Members of CBV Institute actively engage with the M&A Club community through participation in events, knowledge-sharing, and thought leadership initiatives.…
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CBV Institute’s Updated Valuation Practice Standards Now in Effect
CBV Institute’s updated Practice Standards for independent valuation conclusions are now in effect for engagements beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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MQE 2025 – George Ovens Award
CBV Institute is pleased to announce the 2025 recipient of the George Ovens Award, in recognition of outstanding achievement on the 2025 Membership Qualification Examination (MQE). The MQE is a challenging CBV Institute exam, written after completion of the CBV Program of Studies to test competency in mandatory courses of our rigorous Program. Successful completion…
