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 

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

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. 

Nomination deadline: December 1, 2024

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

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 range 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 giving back.

Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2024

REGIONAL DIRECTOR ELECTIONS

In our ongoing commitment to professional excellence, the Institute’s Leadership/ has adopted a proactive approach to recruit candidates to serve on our Board of Directors (Board). Every seat on our Board plays is vital in helping us achieve our critical strategic goals and shaping our future. We want to alert you now that we will be holding elections in early 2025 in the following Regions:

• The Provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island (collectively “Atlantic Canada”)
• The Province of British Columbia and the Territory of Yukon
• The Provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and the Territories of Nunavut and Northwest Territories (collectively “Prairies”)
• The City of Toronto

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MQE 2025 - CALL FOR QUESTIONS

Preparations for the 2025 MQE are under way! CBVs interested in submitting a question for the 2025 MQE should submit a one-page synopsis of their question to CBV Institute's Education Department, at education@cbvinstitute.com, by Monday, January 6, 2025.

Selected CBVs will be invited to the 2025 MQE Authors Clinic (on Thursday, January 12, 2025) based in part on their synopsis.

PRACTICE CORNER: FEE QUOTATIONS

Have you considered that unusually low fee quotes for independent valuation services could be problematic? While fees are generally a commercial matter and not addressed by professional standards, low fees carry potential implications for the scope and perception of the quality of work. Consider, for instance, that a low fixed fee may quickly run out, possibly putting pressure on the practitioner to perform a less thorough analysis than the situation requires. This is just one practice issue covered in CBV Institute’s 2023 Practice Inspection Summary Report. Read on for the full discussion!

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NEW CBV INSIGHTS ON TAX CHANGES

Explore the latest edition of CBV Insights, which examines recent Canadian tax developments that impact business valuation. Key topics include the case  of Lauria v. The Queen, implications of the increased capital gains inclusion rate, and new rules for intergenerational business transfers under Bills C-208 and C-59. Gain insights on how these changes may affect tax planning and why accurate valuations are essential to compliance and risk management.

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EDUCATORS GUIDE TO THE CBV DESIGNATION

We are excited to introduce the Educators' Guide to the CBV Designation, a comprehensive resource designed specifically for university professors and educators. This easy-to-use guide is tailored to help university staff effectively engage students about the path to becoming a CBV and the many advantages of earning this prestigious designation.

The guide will be a key resource for in-class presentations, career fairs, and other university outreach events. It outlines step-by-step information on the CBV Program of Studies and provides valuable insights into the benefits of a career in business valuation. 
  
If you are a professor or actively engaged in education, we would be pleased to provide you with a few hard copies. To request copies, please contact Kevin Floether, Manager, Marketing & Communications at CBV Institute, via email at Kevin.Floether@cbvinstitute.com.