American Business Appraisers: Business Valuation Credentials
hen you need a business appraiser or an expert witness, you want
to know that you are hiring the best qualified person. As business
valuation professionals, we are committed to providing you with the
highest levels of expertise available. We have completed rigorous education,
training, testing and peer review to stand with the most competent,
credible experts in the industry.
ABA professionals are often hired by attorneys to value a client’s business interest or to perform expert witness and litigation support services. Legal rules allow experts to testify in court and it is estimated that 80% of civil cases use them. Whether you need general business appraisal, consulting or litigation services, you can expect that the expert you retain is truly qualified if they are an ABA member, and we will match you with the ABA member who has the appropriate expertise and experience for your matter.
As individuals, some of us hold multiple business valuation credentials. As a consortium, we hold more than 80 credentials. See the list below for a brief explanation of the initials you’ll see after our names.
ABV (6 members)
Accredited in Business Valuation, conferred on CPAs by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
ASA (12 members)
Accredited Senior Appraiser, conferred by the American Society of Appraisers. Among us are ASAs in business valuation, real estate, and appraisal review and management.
BVAL (3 members)
Business Valuator Accredited for Litigation, conferred by the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA).
CBA (15 members)
Certified Business Appraiser, conferred by the Institute of Business Appraisers. Three of our members hold the Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) certification, and two hold the Fellow of the Institute of Business Appraisers (FIBA) designation. Fellowship designations are earned for technical, institutional and professional contributions.
CFA (2 members)
Chartered Financial Analyst, conferred by the CFA Institute (CFAI).
CPA (10 members)
Certified Public Accountant, conferred by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
CVA (2 members)
Certified Valuation Analyst, conferred on CPAs by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).
