IVS Updates Explained: AI, Valuation Ranges & Quality Control

Even if IVS does not formally apply to your work, this episode is worth your time. The latest proposed updates show where valuation expectations, review standards, and best practices are heading—and understanding that direction now can help you strengthen the clarity, credibility, and defensibility of your work.  This episode breaks down the major themes in the exposure draft, including

• Increased scrutiny and global consistency
• The role of AI in valuation workflows
• Valuation ranges and quality control

For valuation professionals, these are not abstract changes—they are practical signals of how stronger work will increasingly be evaluated by clients, auditors, regulators, and courts.

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 Guests:
Alex Aronsohn, FRICS, Director of Technical Standards, International Valuation Standards Council
Nicolas Konialidis, CFA, ASA-BV, Asia Director and Technical Director of the Business Valuation Board, International Valuation Standards Council

Host:  Nene Glenn Gianfala, CPA/ABV, Senior VP and Shareholder, Chaffe & Associates, Inc. 

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Final International Valuation Standards (to be published)
Expected publication: January 31, 2027 | Effective date: January 31, 2028

• IVS Exposure Draft Consultation
• Redline Version of IVS
• Summary and Consultation Questions 
• IVSC Perspective Paper - Navigating the Rise of AI in Valuation: Opportunities, Risks, and Standards 

AICPA resources

• Statement on Standards for Valuation Services Toolkit
• AICPA Guidelines for Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Forensic and Valuation Services Engagements

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