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2024 SUMMER TERM COURSE RESULTSThe following course averages and pass rates were achieved in the CBV Program of Studies 2024 Summer Term. Congratulations to the individuals noted below who achieved the highest mark in their respective courses.
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SPONSORED RESEARCH INITIATIVE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSProposals for CBV Institute’s annual Sponsored Research Initiative are due by September 9, 2024. CBV Institute welcomes all submissions that further innovative research in the business valuation field, including from students of the CBV program and from CBVs at any stage of their career. Submissions are also encouraged from academics and professionals who do not hold the CBV designation but who work in complementary areas such as accounting, finance, economics, data science, and litigation. The winning proposal can be on any under-explored topic of relevance to business valuation practitioners. Top-of-mind topics include: (1) ESG/sustainability (e.g., how ESG considerations – beyond their purely financial aspect – may be taken into account in business valuation); (2) Generative AI (e.g., how to value generative AI processes as part of an organization's value-creation process); (3) lasting impacts of the Covid pandemic (e.g., shifts to the labour market and other costs); and (4) intangible assets. Author(s) of the selected research project will be awarded CDN$10,000 by CBV Institute upon completion of the paper. |
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CONNECT 2025 - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTERSCall for CONNECT 2025 Volunteers Deadline to Respond – September 18, 2024 CBV Institute is seeking Planning Committee volunteers for CONNECT 2025 (June 12 & 13 in Toronto). The Planning Committee is divided into three streams – Core BV, Litigation and Deals. Members of each Planning Committee will identify thought-provoking valuation topics and timely business issues in their designated stream as well as secure expert speakers who can provide robust, in-depth presentations. Call for CONNECT 2025 Presenters Deadline to Respond - September 30, 2024 CBV Institute is accepting proposals from CBVs, lawyers, investment professionals, and industry experts who will offer innovative content for CONNECT 2025 on topics of interest to valuation professionals. CONNECT 2025 will take place June 12 & 13 in Toronto. Please send submissions to Deborah.Hanlon@cbvinstitute.com |
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SEEKING CBV THOUGHT LEADERS FOR BVR’S NEW LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
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CALL FOR BV CHALLENGE SPONSORS & JUDGESCBV Institute is seeking sponsors and judges for BV Challenge 2024. Sponsorship BV Challenge 2024, taking place on November 6 & 7, is a prime opportunity for your firm to connect with the next generation of business valuation professionals. Sponsorship offers extensive brand visibility, including speaking opportunities, promotional video placements, and logo inclusion in event materials distributed to CBVs, Registered Students, and universities across Canada. Deadline to sponsor: September 6, 2024 If your firm is interested in serving as a sponsor for BV Challenge 2024, please email Deborah Hanlon, Manager Administration and Events, at Deborah.Hanlon@cbvinstitute.com Volunteer Judges Needed We are also in need of experienced CBVs to volunteer as judges for BV Challenge 2024. Judges will play a pivotal role in mentoring and assessing the teams' presentations. The time commitment is 8-9 hours each day, with ample breaks scheduled to ensure a balanced experience. Interested parties should reach out to Kevin.Floether@cbvinstitute.com. |
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IVSC SURVEY ON LEGAL ASPECTS OF BVAre you a valuation professional involved in legal work? The IVSC seeks your input and expertise for a Legal Outreach Survey aiming to gather feedback on legal aspects of valuation practices worldwide. The goal of the survey is to capture insights on potential engagement topics and partnerships, informing IVSC’s efforts to collaborate with the legal and judicial communities. Your input will support the development and advancement of International Valuation Standards (IVS) and valuation professionalism in this domain, promoting consistency and professionalism for the public good. We encourage you to take the survey below, or share it with your colleagues in the legal profession.
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SHARE YOUR INTEREST - IVS 2025 COURSEAs the leading authority in business valuation, CBV Institute is committed to providing our Members with the most current and relevant education. With the release of IVS 2025, which includes substantial revisions from the previous version, we are considering developing a new two-hour e-learning course on IVS to help you stay updated on these important changes. Your feedback will enable to assess the demand for this course. Please take a brief moment to answer the following question, which will help us ensure our offerings meet your professional needs. |
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PARTICIPATE IN MASTERS RESEARCH – BV & ESGCBV Institute was recently contacted by a Masters student at University of Pisa in Rome looking for CBVs to participate in research on how business valuators integrate ESG factors into their practice. The survey is brief, taking only about five minutes of your time to complete. Please consider participating before the survey closes on September 6, 2024. |
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