The IACVA Annual World Council Meeting was held in Beijing, China on December 4, 2014. Charter and Chapter representatives from 9 countries and regions joined the IACVA Board of Directors and Executive Officers in enthusiastic discussions about reshaping the global valuation landscape in 2014 and beyond! 
At the meeting, Chairman of the Board Jim Catty announced his retirement and congratulations to our new Chairman of the Board, Jim Horvath. Since IACVA's rebranding in early 2014, International Certified Valuation Specialist (ICVS) has expanded with further international recognition.   It is evidenced by further exdending our newly established working relationship with Business Valuation Resources (BVR) and signed MOU with Indonesia Institute of Valuers.  IACVA also published its updated training materials, coupled with the launch of online examination system and a new look for the IACVA Bookstore.  Recent visit by IACVA officer to three cities in India also generated a lot of interests among the Chartered Accountants and Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

During the meeting, our online self-study hosting company introduced the ICVS E-learning course that are ready for global launch. Mr. Chris Mellen, Director of Continuing Education, introduced CPE courses to that will be available to all members soon. 
All charter leaders shared many recent success stories in their respective countries. People also brought up the challenges and problems encountered by members and charters in today's ever-changing global economy. All of them believe there still have much work do to promote business valuations to gain public trust for the profession. 
Everybody looks forward to our 2015 meeting in Dubai!