About
Our sponsors
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC), is a non-profit organisation dedicated to establishing and promoting global valuation standards to serve the public interest.
Our mission
Our mission is to enhance the quality and credibility of valuation practices worldwide. We achieve this by:
- Creating robust International Valuation Standards (IVS) that ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability in valuations.
- Promoting the adoption of IVS and fostering valuation professionalism through Valuation Professional Organisations (VPOs) across the globe.
Our structure
The IVSC is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising former finance ministers, renowned financial and securities regulators, leaders of valuation professional organisations, and standard-setting authorities. We also appoint independent technical boards of international experts to spearhead the development of IVS. Our headquarters are located in London, UK.
Why is valuation important?
Valuations hold a pivotal position in the global financial landscape, acting as key drivers for economic prosperity. Their importance spans multiple financial domains, including financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, financing, insurance, taxation, mortgage lending, asset sales, and the assessment of financial institutions’ capital adequacy. By supporting and enhancing valuation quality, the IVS contribute to a stable financial markets and sustainable economic growth.
Global adoption
Discover our extensive network of IVSC sponsor and member organisations and stay updated on upcoming events. Find IVS-trained valuation professionals worldwide by searching IVS Providers.
There are more than 170 member organisations
of the IVSC, operating in 137 countries worldwide. Join them.
of the IVSC, operating in 137 countries worldwide. Join them.
Become part of a global network working to enhance valuation standards and professionalism.