Proper Usage of the CFV Designation
Certified Corporate Finance Valuators may use the following designations only
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CFV.
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Certified CFV.
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Corporate Finance Valuator – Certified by the Israel Association of Valuators and Financial Actuaries.
Suggested uses for the CFV designation
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After your name in written correspondence and/or as part of your e-mail signature.
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After your name on business cards, letterheads and/or name plates.
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As an identifier in resumes, curriculum vitas, biographies, personal statements and/or published articles.
Usage Guidelines
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When using the letters only, they must be capitalized (i.e. cfv is not a proper use).
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When spelling out the designation, at minimum, the first letter in each word should be capitalized (i.e. corporate finance valuator is not a proper use).
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The designations may not be altered in any way or used to form new symbols or designs nor may they be translated into another language (i.e. CFv is not a proper use).
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The designation may not be used in conjunction with a company name or as part of an e-mail address (CFVProvider@webhosting company.com is not a proper use).
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The CFV designation must be used only as an adjective, not in a generic manner or as a common name (i.e. Stating that all doctors are “PhDs” and all corporate finance valuators are “CFVs” is considered generic and is unacceptable).
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Articles, advertisements or promotional materials should indicate that the CFV designation is owned by IAVFA.

Proper Usage for the Corporate Finance Valuator (CFV) Designation
The CFV designation adds significant value to your credentials. Having earned the CFV certification, you are eligible and encouraged to acknowledge your achievement by using the certification designation on your business cards and where appropriate in your business activities.