Certified Valuation Analyst
The Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) is a stand-alone qualification certificate for professional groups that deal with company valuation . Company valuations play a central role, especially in company transactions, accounting for investments and other assets, corporate restructuring and value-oriented corporate management. In addition, valuations are often the essential parameters for tax avoidance in transactions. Valuation of intangible assets (e.g. in the context of purchase price allocations or impairment tests ) is becoming increasingly important .
By passing the CVA exam, a person documents their practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of business valuation. So far, around 6,500 CVAs have passed the two-stage exam worldwide. The exam consists of a five-hour multiple choice test . In order to conduct the CVA, you must also work on a case study or submit an assessment report with an oral examination. The country-specific requirement for taking the CVA is passing the country-specific part of the multiple choice test.
The CVA® training is aimed at all professional groups who carry out assessments professionally. These include, for example:
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CVA® in Germany
In German-speaking countries, the CVA exam can be taken through the European Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. The EACVA is the only professional association for company appraisers (valuation professionals) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The EACVA goes back to the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. The NACVA is the market leader in the training of assessment professionals in the United States and has more than 6,000 members there. The NACVA is the only professional association in the world for assessment professionals whose exams have been accredited by the NCCA (National Commission for Certifying Agencies). She has certified valuation professionals since 1990 and supports them in their daily work.