The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) is the independent global standard setter for the valuation profession.
We set International Valuation Standards which promote consistency and professionalism in the public interest.
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Our approach
Standards
We set high-level, principles-based standards which bring confidence to valuation.
Global expertise
IVS are written by volunteer boards of leading international experts.
Public consultations
IVS are developed in an open and transparent way through public consultation.
IVSC network
IVSC member organisations are part of the largest global network of valuation stakeholders.
Insights
We lead and facilitate debate on the major topics shaping the valuation profession.
Sponsors
Sponsor organisations support our work as a not-for-profit, public interest organisation.
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Consistency. Comparability. Transparency.
Worldwide reach
The International Valuation Standards (IVS) are used as a framework for valuation in markets throughout the world and by valuation professionals in more than 100 countries. IVS bring consistency, comparability and transparency to valuations of all assets and liabilities.
Global network
IVSC sponsors and members are part of a global network of organisations working together to enhance valuation through internationally-agreed standards and professionalism.
News, resources and events
New survey explores investor perspectives on goodwill
General News
24 January 2022
Comment: Investors weigh in on the goodwill amortization debate. In the fall of 2019, the IASB and FASB…
Watch again: ESG and Tangible Asset Valuation
General News
1 December 2021
This webinar explores the recently published IVSC Perspectives paper on ESG and Tangible Asset Valuation and how ESG’s…
Watch again: Valuing Unregistered Land
General News
1 December 2021
This webinar explores the recently published UNHABIT guidance on the valuation of unregistered land, a piece of work…
Market Value: An Established Basis of Value
General News, Perspectives Papers
1 December 2021
In our first perspectives paper, Challenges to Market Value, the IVSC Tangible Assets Board (TAB) explored a number…
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