ABV Exam Registration

The ABV Exam is offered year-round as a 2-part exam. You must pass both modules of the ABV Exam within 24 months to obtain the ABV credential. You may take the exam in-person at a test center or online via remote proctoring. Please reference the ABV Exam Blueprint before preparing for the ABV Exam.

ABV Exam Content

Part 1 - ""Foundation of Valuation Theory"" - Blueprint Section I:

• Professional Standards
• Financial Reporting
• Defining the Engagement
• Sources of Economic and Industry Data
• Macro-Economic and Environmental Analysis
• Industry Analysis
• Subject Entity Analysis

Part 2 - ""Implementation of Valuation Methods"" - Blueprint Section II:

• Valuation Approaches
• Intellectual Property and Other Intangible Assets
• Discounts, Premiums and Other Adjustments
• Conclusion of Value

To learn more about the ABV credential requirements or the ABV Exam content, format, calculators, and study material, visit the ABV credential webpage. Payment of the exam fees serves as confirmation that you have read the registration and scheduling terms and conditions.

Within two weeks of successfully registering for the ABV Exam, you will receive a Notice to Schedule email that includes vital information on how to schedule your exam session at a Kryterion testing center or online via remote proctoring. Email is the only means by which scheduling information is transmitted so please ensure that the AICPA has your most recent email address on record. Visit My Account to verify.

If you have any inquiries, please direct them to abv@aicpa.org or call 888-777-7077.

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