abv & cpa matters
Who Qualifies for the ABV & CPA Credentials
See Main Requirements For ABV & CPA Below
CPA's Only
The ABV credential is issues by the AICPA, so ABV's, historically, have had to be a CPA to be certified as an ABV. Others may value your business, but do not necessarily have the overall business knowledge and expertise of a CPA.
Member of State Society or AICPA, or Licensed CPA
ABVs who are also CPAs are subject to state regulatory bodies. CPAs have the public's best interest in mind and are held to the highest of educational and ethical standards of any business professional.
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Be a CPA
A CPA has gone through rigorous educational and certification requirements. CPAs must take the CPA exam and have otherwise complied with initial licensing requirements. In addition, CPAs are subject to state boards and are held to the highest continuing educational and ethical requirements.
Be a Member of the AICPA
The ABV section of the AICPA is run by ABV section of the AICPA. ABV CPAs are required to meet educational and ethical requirements in order to retain the ABV credential and the CPA license. Thus, you can be assured that ABV CPAs will keep to the highest standards when providing you services.
Pass The ABV Exam
ABVs have to prove they are qualified to value your business by passing the ABV certification exam.
Maintain Continuing Education
ABVs must meet a yearly minimum of 20 hours of continuing education. CPAs have to meet a yearly minimum of 160 hours of continuing education over a three year period.
Comply with ABV & CPA Standards
ABV's have to comply with the standards as set forth by AICPA. CPAs have to comply with state board and AICPA standards as set forth by those governing bodies.