Certified Business Appraiser (CBA) |
| Granted By: the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA) that also offers other business valuation related credentials |
| Initial Requirements: Take required courses, pass an exam, and submit report for review |
| Renewal Requirements: Continuing business valuation education |
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA-BV) |
| Granted By: the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) that also accredits professionals in other valuation areas |
| Initial Requirements: Take required courses, pass exam, and submit report for review |
| Renewal Requirements: Combination of continuing business valuation education and experience |
Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) |
| Granted By: the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) |
| Initial Requirements: Must be a CPA, take required courses, prove business valuation experience, and pass exam |
| Renewal Requirements: Continuing business valuation education and experience |
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) |
| Granted By: the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) |
| Initial Requirements: Must be a CPA, take required courses, and pass exam |
| Renewal Requirements: Take required courses, continuing business valuation education, and case analysis |
