CBV Institute is pleased to announce a new partnership with Financial Modeling Institute (FMI), the global organization that promotes awareness, excellence and discipline in Financial Modeling through world-class accreditation programs.

Recognizing the importance of financial modeling skills, CBV Institute will provide the FMI Foundations in Financial Modeling program to its students, and in 2025, include it in its CBV designation curriculum.

“Implementing the FMI Foundations program enables us to better serve CBVs who are eager to upgrade their skills and further enhance their expertise,” said Dr. Christine Sawchuk, President and CEO, CBV Institute. “In lockstep with our committed network of CBV Members and Registered Students across Canada and worldwide, we strive to achieve the highest standards of business valuation practice and are pleased to now offer FMI’s program as the need for financial modeling skills has never been greater.”

“We are thrilled to collaborate with CBV Institute to provide our 15-hour FMI Foundations program to CBVs and all Registered Students,” said Ian Schnoor, Executive Director of FMI. “CBV Institute recognizes that financial models are the most important decision-making tools in finance, and FMI Foundations is an excellent complement to the CBV curriculum.

Candidates can also use the program as a stepping stone to attain the Advanced Financial Modeler accreditation as FMI offers world-class accreditations in financial modeling.

Information about this program is available here.