On March 31, The International Institute of Business Valuers (iiBV) launched its first educational course in international business valuation standards. The course was a live in-class event that was hosted by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators (CICBV) in Toronto. The course will be available online as a self-study course through the iiBV, Business Valuation Resources (BVR), iiBV members, and the IVSC starting later this month. Course materials will consist of presentation slides, participant manual, a case study, the IVS 2017 book, and a 25-question multiple-choice exam. Successful participants will receive an iiBV certificate of completion.

The International Valuation Standards 2017 (IVS 2017) are available now in print or PDF format. The standards act as guidance for the valuation profession globally and as a good resource for both U.S. and non-U.S. appraisers.