September 4, 2024


 

Important Deadlines

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SEPTEMBER
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2024
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2024 FALL TERM REGISTRATION 

Registration for the CBV Program of Studies 2024 Fall Term Courses is closing soon. The deadline to register is Friday, September 6, 2024. Late registrations will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please email CBV Institute’s Education Department at education@cbvinstitute.com.

 

Notice Board

SPONSORED RESEARCH INITIATIVE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals 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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CALL FOR BV CHALLENGE SPONSORS & JUDGES

CBV 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

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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.


CONNECT 2025 - CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTERS

Call 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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GET INVOLVED WITH THE IVSC

Enhance global valuation standards by contributing your expertise! The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is seeking CBVs and legal professionals to provide feedback, join working groups, and support the adoption of the International Valuation Standards (IVS). Your involvement will help shape reliable and consistent valuation practices worldwide.

If you’re interested in getting involved, please reach out to catalina.miranda@cbvinstitute.com.

Alternatively, if you know a legal professional that might be interested, please share the link below with them.

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SHARE YOUR INTEREST - IVS 2025 COURSE

As 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.

Take the one-question Survey...

Upcoming Events

Launching Practice Groups for Family Law CBVs!
Are you a CBV specializing in family law? Don’t miss our insightful new webinar, exclusively free for CBV Institute Members. For the past eight months, six dedicated CBVs with extensive family law practice experience have been pioneering a collaborative discussion format, exploring pressing issues such as income inclusion of retained earnings, disclosure, gross-ups, trusts, and joint engagements.
September 11, 2024    


A BVR & CBV Panel Discussion: Global Trends and Issues in BV
Business valuation requires technical knowledge with real-life practical experience to put forward globally respected valuations of a business, a business interest, and/or intangible assets. Often, there are challenging dynamics including litigation support, corporate finance, and private investments impacting business valuations. Join us for a robust discussion on what keeps you up at night, including key insights on the latest trends impacting business valuations, including ESG and AI, and more emerging issues.
September 19, 2024    


2024 Professional Development Day for Atlantic Canada
Join us in person at this signature event in Halifax, dedicated to leadership in business valuation. Get the latest thinking and insights to advance valuation expertise and confront an ever-changing business environment. Registration is open to CBVs and Registered Students, other valuation professionals, business leaders and representatives from interested professional associations and organizations.  
October 7, 2024    




ALL EVENTS

OTHER EVENTS 

IFRS Sustainability Webinar Series
Episode 3: The Value of Industry-Based Disclosures
Monday, September 9, 2024
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PitchBook's Tech Talks Series on Security, Privacy and Copyright Issues in Large Language Models
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 
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Career Opportunities

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Valuation Associate ap Valuations Limited
Toronto
Senior Business Valuation Associate Lynch & Associates
Toronto
Senior Associate, Valuations MNP
Calgary
Senior Associate, Valuations Fuller Landau LLP
Toronto

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