CERTIFIED VALUATION ANALYST (CVA)

CERTIFIED VALUATION ANALYST (CVA)

Saturday Brainstorming Thought (302) 22/11/2025

By:-Er. Avinash Kulkarni
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Chartered Engineer, Govt Regd Valuer, IBBI Regd Valuer,

Rera Certified Consultant, Black Money Act Regd Valuer

A Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) is a professional who holds a certification from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) to perform business valuations

This designation requires a bachelor’s degree, relevant experience and passing a comprehensive exam to help determine, defend and maximize a company’s value

CVAs provide critical services such as appraising businesses for mergers, sales or other financial purposes by examining costs, risks, industry trends and other financial metrics

Key Aspects of the CVA Designation

1) Purpose

To provide professional, expert business valuation services to help determine, defend and maximize companies value

2) Role of CVA

A CVA conducts derailed business evaluations, analyzes financial metrics and provides reports that assess a company’s financial health and position within its Industry

3) Requirements for CVA

A) A bachelor’s degree in business management, an MBA or a related field

B) At least two years of experience in business valuation or related areas

C) Completion of 10 or more business valuations

D) Passing a five hour, multiple choice exam

4) Accreditation

The CVA designation is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE) and the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB)

5) Continuing Education

The maintain the designation, CVAs must pay membership fees and complete continuing education requirements, every three years

Benefits of CVA

1) Navigate the comprehensive process of business valuation with precision, encompassing every crucial step from initiation to conclusion

2) Perform a meticulous financial analysis tailored to the subject company, ensuring relevance and appropriateness for the specific nuances of valuation engagement

3) Demonstrate proficiency in distinguishing between diverse standards of value for businesses and adeptly apply their nuanced intricacies in the context of a business valuation engagement

4) Select a fitting valuation method from a range of approaches, aligning with the designated purpose and standard of value for each unique valuation assignment

5) Discern the foundational elements of the business valuation analysis, illuminating the key value drivers that underpin the assessed value of a subject company

6) Participants develop prefessionally strong communication skills necessary for effectively conveying complex valuation concepts and findings to clients, stakeholders and other relevant parties, facilitating clearer understanding and informed decision-making throughout the valuation process

Skills required to become successful CVA

1) Excellent communication skills

2) Be a good listener

3) Ability to understand the objectives

4) Interpersonal skills

5) Time management skills

6) Documentation and writing skills

7) Analytical skills

Scope for CVA

1) Business system analyst

2) Management analyst

3) Process analyst