The Forensic and Valuation Services Center provide CPAs with a vast array of resources, tools and information about forensic and valuation services in one convenient location. The FVS Center also provides special member benefits to FVS Section and CFF and ABV credential holders.

FVS Section Membership

Take advantage of the resources and benefits provided to FVS Section members.

CFF Credential

Learn more about how to become a part of the fast growing CFF Credential community.

ABV Credential

Learn more about how to become a part of the fast growing ABV Credential community.

Spotlight

Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation
AICPA staff and the Equity Securities Task Force developed this new guide and it is the first in a series of three New AICPA Accounting Valuation Guides to be released. This anticipated release reflects best practices developed over the previous decade.

FVS Online Professional Library
The Forensic & Valuation Services Collection is the destination for technical and practice management guidance, tools, and resources for the forensic accountant and business valuation specialist.

Forensic Accounting Educational Certificate Program
This certificate program will provide participants with a solid understanding of financial forensics. Covering the AICPA's entire Body of Knowledge in this topic area, this online CPE self-study program utilizes interactive scenario-based elements to guide you through the concepts.

Statement on Standards for Valuation Services No. 1

AICPA members are required to follow this standard when they perform engagements to estimate value that culminate in the expression of a conclusion of value or a calculated value.

FVS Practice Aids and Other Non-Authoritative Guidance

These practice aids, special reports, and whitepapers serve as educational and reference material on technical issues and are not intended as authoritative guidance.

Demonstrate your expertise in forensic accounting or business valuation with the CPA-exclusive CFF and ABV credentials. The Spring 2013 exams will be offered July 1st through July 31st.

Highlights from the CPA Letter Daily

FVS Publications

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Check out the publications focused on trends, legislation and events of interest to FVS members.

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CFF Champion Program

ABV Champion Program

ABV Mentor Program

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The Value of the ABV Credential

The Value of the CFF Credential

Training and Development

2013 AICPA National Business Valuation School II

June 24-28, 2013 - Denver, CO - Attend the one-week school that provides theories, applications, best practices, and hot-button controversies on business valuation as an important part of the ABV exam pathway.

AICPA Expert Witness Skills Workshop

July 11-13, 2013 - Seattle, Washington - Develop and enhance the skills necessary to be an effective expert witness, and learn how to confidently and effectively communicate with the jury or trier of fact through practice and critique by industry experts, attorneys, and experienced judges.

About the Center

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