To provide assurance that business valuation service providers are experienced, tested and certified, the AICPA has developed the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) Credential for CPAs. Those who earn the ABV Credential must:
- Be a CPA
- Demonstrate experience in business valuation
- Pass a rigorous business valuation exam
- Maintain continued education
Class Advisors employs CPA’s who are accredited to provide business valuation services by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). If you own a business, want to protect your wealth, or determine how much an asset is worth, you will at some point need professional business valuation services. It may be to:
- Assist with selling or purchasing a business
- Obtain financing from a lender for the purchase of a business
- Plan for a merger or acquisition
- Develop an estate or tax plan to protect your wealth
- Create a succession plan
- Determine the value of assets and liabilities for a divorce settlement
- Assist attorneys in litigation (shareholder dissent and/or oppression)
Whatever its purpose, business valuation is a widely used discipline that can play a key role in helping you achieve your financial goals. Business valuation professionals can give you the answer. Business valuation is a complex process requiring broad knowledge of accounting, finance, economics and business, expert application of recognized valuation methodologies, and diligent adherence to professional standards. When expert business valuation services are needed, choose the CPA/ABV mark of excellence.