RICHARD J NELSON

The Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential is the most widely recognized professional certification held by CPAs who perform valuation services. Clients who hire a CVA can expect a valuation that conforms to widely recognized industry standards... Attorneys and business owners use valuations to efficiently use estate tax exemptions, value changes in ownership, as expert testimony in lawsuits, and to establish pricing for buy/sell agreements. Accountants are required by FAS 141 and 142 to use valuations to allocate purchase prices for mergers and acquisitions. And, most ESOPs are required to have a professional valuation prepared annually.

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