Accreditation
AB Valuations Inc. operates in accordance with the rules of professional conduct of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
The firm is retained on a specific project basis with no continuing client relationships that could be perceived to impair objectivity. All professional opinion reports are objective, independent conclusions. Our rules of professional conduct require us to keep all client and potential client matters confidential and not use confidential information for other purposes
CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED BUSINESS VALUATORS
The Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) is Canada’s leading professional organization related to business valuation; the professional designation within this organization is Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) has accredited the CICBV as the only body whose designation leads to recognition as a CA-designated specialist in business valuation. The CBVs apply their skills in a wide variety of areas including business securities valuation, financial litigation support, mergers, divestitures and corporate finance advisory services.
Chartered Business Valuators are generally considered by the courts, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, and others to be experts in business valuation for the purpose of settling disputes. The CICBV has discipline procedures in place to enforce its stringent code of ethics.
An Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) is a professional designation for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) specializing in business valuation, awarded by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It signifies expertise in determining the value of businesses, business ownership interests, securities, and intangible assets. ABV professionals are trusted advisors in various situations, including transactional purposes, succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and other consulting purposes.
Why the ABV Designation
Holders of the ABV credential can further demonstrate their expertise in evaluating businesses by obtaining the designation and immerse themselves in the world of valuation. It opens the doors to new types of firms where they can further exemplify a skill set that financial, accounting, and technology firms look for.
Like any credential, the ABV requires considerable time and effort to obtain. Professional designations, such as the ABV and the ones offered can help a professional develop their strength in order to grow their career and make them a better version of themselves.