The CBV Institute , or formerly known as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators , is a Canadian business valuation organization. The CBV Institute is a not-for-profit valuation professional organization that establishes the practice standards, educational requirements, and ethical guidelines for its members. The Chartered Business Valuator or Experts en Evaluation d’Entreprises designation is a credential for business valuation professionals in Canada. CBVs are governed by The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators. CBVs quantify the value of a business, its securities, or its intangible assets. CBVs use a variety of valuation methodologies to arrive at a conclusion, and explain their approach, methodology and conclusions in an easy to understand manner. Various approaches used include asset-based approaches, return based approaches, and market-based approaches. In the context of litigation, CBVs quantify the damages or losses arising in a legal dispute.
History
The CBV Institute was founded in 1971 by 28 valuation professionals under the leadership of George Ovens. At the time, the introduction of taxation of capital gains in Canada facilitated the general need for business valuation.
Education Requirements
After completing the institute's comprehensive Program of Studies, completion of the Membership Qualification Exam, and obtaining practical experience requirements, candidates are then admitted to the membership. Students must take four courses as part of their education requirements:
CBVs also have continuing professional development requirements. The Institute supports this requirement by organizing various webinars, regional workshops and national conferences that address current and evolving industry topics. CBVs are required to adhere to the Standard of Professional Practice as well as its Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
Course Exemptions
The Institute grants various advanced standings to other organizations and university education partners:
CFA Institute: Individuals who have passed the Level I, Level II and Level III exams of the Chartered Financial Analyst Program are exempt from the requirement to complete two elective courses.
CPA Canada: students who chose "Finance" in the Professional Education Program as an elective are exempt from Level I.
American Society of Appraisers: ASA-BV designation holders are exempt from Level I, Level II, and Level III.
University of Waterloo School of Accounting and Finance: Master of Accounting students who have taken and passed ACC606 Business Valuations are exempt from Level I and Level II.
National and International Partnership
The CBV Institute forms various partnerships and relationship with organizations in Canada and the world to develop the business valuation profession and expand the CBV's international presence, including the following:
