The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA®) established the Certified in the Valuation of Financial Instruments (CVFI®) credential program in 2019 for members who specialize in valuation of financial instruments. The CVFI credential is granted exclusively by the AICPA to valuation professionals who:
demonstrate experience in preparing fair value estimates for financial instruments,
complete an educational program in this area, and
pass the CVFI credential exam.
This handbook provides information on how to obtain and maintain the CVFI credential.