November 14, 2024




Notice Board

BV CHALLENGE 2024 WINNERS

We are pleased to announce the standout teams that secured first, second and, third place in this year’s BV Challenge. The competition was fierce, with each team demonstrating impressive talent and fresh approaches to business valuation.

Explore the first, second, and third-place teams here and join us in celebrating their achievements.


BVR MEMBER BENEFITS END ON NOVEMBER 30, 2024

After careful consideration and an extensive cost-benefit review, CBV Institute has decided not to renew our subscription to Business Valuation Resources (BVR). Access will conclude on November 30.

We understand BVR has been valuable to many of you. If you'd like to continue using their services, please contact them at sales@bvresources.com.

For questions about member benefits, please reach out to Heather Bennett at heather.bennett@cbvinstitute.com.


TOP CBV UNDER 40 IN MEMORY OF DAVID CORNFIELD CA, CBV

NOMINATIONS OPEN

Nominations are now open for Top CBV Under 40 in Memory of David Cornfield CA, CBV. This award recognizes an exceptional CBV on-the-rise in his or her career who has demonstrated success in a broad diversity of interests, brought distinction to the profession and embodies outstanding service. Such a CBV is inspiring not only for career accomplishments, but for realizing meaningful ways of givingback while achieving impressive professional goals.

Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2024

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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR HALL OF HONOURS

FCBV Designation

Granting of the Fellow designation is the highest honour awarded by CBV Institute. The FCBV recognizes Members who have demonstrated the following achievements:

  • Provided distinguished service to the business valuation profession; and
  • Significantly elevated recognition of the business valuation profession.

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Nomination deadline: December 1, 2024 

Life Member Designation

The Life Member designation is granted to Members who have attained eminence in the business valuation profession and have retired from active practice. 

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Nomination deadline: December 1, 2024


JOIN AN IVSC BOARD

The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is inviting applications for vacancies on all their standard-setting boards:

  • Standards Review Board
  • Business Valuation Board
  • Financial Instruments Board
  • Tangible Assets Board

This is an opportunity for professionals from diverse backgrounds—including CBVs, academics, regulators, and investors—to contribute their expertise to strengthen global standards in valuation. Board members are appointed for a three-year term, with the option to serve two consecutive terms, with meetings primarily held virtually and occasionally in person across global locations.

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OSC OPENS NEW INVESTMENT PATHS FOR CBVs

In May, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced a set of initiatives it's testing to support early-stage capital raising for Ontario businesses. The initiatives include a pilot, the Self-Certified Investor Prospectus Exemption, that permits Ontario investors with qualifying education or work experience to invest in private Ontario businesses, subject to certain conditions.

CBV designation holders are eligible to participate in this initiative and can invest up to $30,000 in aggregate during the calendar year, even if they do not meet the financial thresholds to qualify as “accredited investors”.

To make use of this prospectus exemption, investors must certify that they meet at least one qualifying criterion and complete a risk acknowledgment form confirming they understand the risks of investing. You may wish to connect with your firm’s/dealer’s compliance department to ensure you understand any restrictions or limitations that may exist at the firm/dealer level prior to proceeding with any investments under this prospectus exemption.

You can learn more about the OSC's initiatives here OSC TestLab: Early-stage Capital and Resources for Investors. 

You can also share ideas or feedback with the OSC on capital raising for startups and small to medium-sized businesses in Ontario here.

Upcoming Events

Emerging Leaders in Valuation - A Vancouver Escape
Join CBV Institute’s Emerging Leaders in Valuation (Vancouver) for a dynamic social networking opportunity at Find & Seek. There’s no pressure to be experienced in escape rooms; it’s all about registrants combining their mental resources and having fun. After the one-hour escape event, registrants will gather in Gastown for a great networking opportunity! The cost of the event will cover your escape room fee. The fate of humanity is in your hands. Failure is not an option…
November 21, 2024    


Ottawa CBV Fall Social 
Join the Emerging Leaders in Valuation (Ottawa) for a fantastic networking opportunity at Beyond the Pale Brewing Company. Brewing beers for locals in the heart of Ottawa since 2012, Beyond the Pale offers 16 beautifully crafted beers poured on tap.
This is a valuable opportunity to get to know your fellow CBVs (and soon-to-be CBVs) over casual drinks and pub fare snacks! CBV students and MQE candidates are encouraged to attend.
November 21, 2024    


Toronto Holiday Social and Institute Update
The Toronto Workshop Committee invites you attend a much-awaited social and networking event on Monday December 2, 2024. Please join us to enjoy connecting or reconnecting with fellow valuators and to celebrate the successful Membership Qualification Exam writers.
Christine Sawchuk, President & CEO, CBV Institute will also provide attendees with an update of Institute activities, including the work being conducted by various Task Forces. Registration includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
December 2, 2024    




ALL EVENTS

OTHER EVENTS 

Scope 3 Emissions: In scope for directors 
December 3, 2024
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Hot topics in business valuation: A CBV Institute and CPA Ontario collaboration
CBV Members can use the promo code CBV60 to get 60% off until Feb 20, 2025
Register Here...

Career Opportunities

Open Position Company
Valuations Associate  Lipton Polisuk Inc.
Toronto
Business Valuations & Litigation Support  Hoare•Dalton
London, ON
Analyst, M&A Sequeira Partners
Edmonton or Vancouver
Analyst, Valuations Sequeira Partners
Calgary or Edmonton
Valuation Associate ap Valuations Limited
Toronto
Senior Business Valuation Associate Lynch & Associates
Toronto
Senior Associate, Valuations MNP
Calgary

 

 

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