Classifications of Membership

The Association has established seven classifications of individual membership.
 

Practitioner Membership is granted to those who have demonstrated through education, experience, and/or other criteria that they meet the qualifications to apply for the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) or Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF). Practitioner Membership carries with it all the rights, privileges, and benefits offered by the Association, and it is not required for those holding either an active CVA or MAFF designation, though non-member designees are still subject to an annual credential administration fee at a reduced amount.

 

Ultimate Membership is a new type of annual membership for Practitioner members of NACVA where, for one flat monthly or annual fee, members can obtain unlimited CPE; dues and recertification fees are included. Ultimate Membership can be expanded to include a Titanium subscription with KeyValueData® giving one access to over 20 databases vital in the performance of business valuations. It can be further expanded to include all of NACVA’s valuation, damages, and report writing software. Ultimate Membership gives members an uninhibited path to build and maintain a thriving practice with a precise budget where 100% of one’s business valuation needs are provided.

 

Professional Membership is extended to those individuals who may not qualify for or do not desire or intend to pursue certification. However, they recognize the value of membership and ideals of the Association and, as such, wish to show their support by joining. Professional members have the same rights, privileges, and benefits as Practitioner members, except that they may not apply for certification and may not use the Association’s appellations with certain exceptions, as follows. Professional Membership is an available membership status for the following designees: retired CVA/MAFF/ABAR (Emeritus), Non-Practicing CVA (Non-Practicing) designees, Accredited in Business Appraisal Review (ABAR), Certified Business Appraiser (CBA), and Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA); the ABAR, CBA, and MCBA designations, though recognized by the Association, are no longer being awarded.

Affiliate Membership is designed for individuals who fall into the category of Professional Membership as well as the staff of our Practitioner and Professional members. Affiliate members receive the same benefits as Practitioner and Professional members, except for the ability to become certified or receive the Association's premiere bi-monthly publication—The Value Examiner. Affiliate Membership is open to anyone interested in the ideals of the Association and who wants to take advantage of discounts on training and numerous products and services. It is also available as an alternative to Professional Membership for retired CVA/MAFF/ABAR (Emeritus) designees and CBAs/MCBAs.

Academician Membership is offered to academicians employed full-time by a college or university and desirous of the services and privileges of Association membership. Academician members recognize the important contributions the Association is making in the valuation and financial forensic sciences, and want to show their support through membership and contributions of intellectual capital. Academician members enjoy all Association benefits and can apply for any of NACVA’s certifications as long as they meet its requirements.

Government Employee Membership is offered to individuals currently employed by a federal or state government agency and who may or may not be pursuing a designation. Government Employee members have the same rights, privileges, and benefits offered by the Association as provided for Practitioner Membership.

Student Membership is open to anyone enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Student members receive all the benefits of Professional Membership except, students may become certified by the Association and carry the CVA Candidate or MAFF Candidate designation. Once the student meets the necessary experience requirement and "Candidate" status no longer is required to be displayed, such student is subject to Practitioner member dues or an annual credential administration fee if such student chooses not to be a member. The term for which one can be a Student member is limited to three years.

Business/Legal Membership is granted to anyone working within or connected to the business or legal communities who, either frequently or on occasion, have needs or interests in the areas of business valuation, financial forensics, financial damages, or financial litigation. Business/Legal members receive all the same benefits and privileges as a Professional Membership, and is only available to business owners and legal professionals; not CVAs/MAFFs on Inactive Status or who are Non-Practicing.

Associate Membership is distinctive within the Association in that it is designed only for Non-Practicing CVAs who wish to lower their NACVA annual dues by forgoing many of the rights, privileges, and benefits as they would receive had they opted for Professional Membership status, which is generally the membership status given to Non-Practicing CVAs.  

All individuals who become members of NACVA must comply with NACVA’s Professional Standards, regardless of their certification status.
 

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Membership dues are non-refundable, may not be transferred, and cannot be pro-rated.
 

Note: Membership in the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts® (NACVA®) is no longer required to obtain or maintain NACVA’s Certified Valuation Analyst® (CVA®) and/or Master Analyst in Financial Forensics® (MAFF®) credential(s).This policy change was enacted to comply with standards promulgated by the accrediting bodies: the National Commission for Certifying Agencies® (NCCA®), a division of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence™ (ICE™), and the ANSI National Accreditation Board® (ANAB®), with whom we have accredited our CVA credential. Candidates or designees who opt not to join/belong to NACVA as a Practitioner, Academician, Government, or Student member will be subject to annual designee renewal fees and tri-annual recertification fees; and new candidates will be subject to both a certification exam fee and a designee enrollment fee. For NACVA members, these fees are embedded in the current dues and fee structure. If one chooses not to be a member, he or she will pay a little less in fees but receive no NACVA benefits other than the ability to use the credential in reports and for marketing purposes. Such designees will also have a NACVA directory listing and must comply with NACVA’s Professional Standards. For more information on this non-member option and reduced pricing, contact NACVA headquarters for details at (800) 677-2009.

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