What It Means To Be A Certified Valuer (CVAu)

The Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA) offers the AVAA Certified Valuer (CVAu) credential to professionals who are recognised for their ability to apply professional judgement within national standards for ethics, competence, and accountability.

The CVAu credential reflects a commitment to valuation practice that is methodical, well-reasoned, and professionally governed. It signals that a valuer operates in accordance with the AVAA Professional Standards designed to support confidence in valuation outcomes across commercial, legal, and institutional contexts.

Valuations inform important decisions. AVAA Certified Valuers (CVAu) approach their work with an understanding of the responsibility attached to their professional opinion and the importance of independence, evidence, and sound reasoning.

Certified Valuers work within expectations that support consistency and trust across valuation practice. The AVAA Professional Standards provide guidance on ethical conduct, professional judgement, and ongoing competence, while recognising the diversity of valuation assignments.  In practice, being an AVAA Certified Valuer reflects a commitment to:

  • Adherence to the AVAA Professional Standards
  • Independence and ethical decision-making
  • Structured and defensible valuation reasoning
  • Appropriate use of data and technology
  • Continuing professional development

Holding the CVAu credential demonstrates that a valuer meets defined professional requirements and maintains their professional standing over time. It provides assurance to clients, courts, government, and industry that valuation work is undertaken within the AVAA Professional Standards framework.

For many valuers, the CVAu credential and the use of supporting post-nominals and the digital badge is a way to formally recognise their professional approach and align their work with a nationally recognised benchmark.  Some professionals hold the credential along side the AVAA Certified Auctioneer (CAAu) credential.

As valuation practice continues to evolve, the CVAu credential provides a clear expression of professionalism, credibility, and trust.

The CVAu credential is sought by experienced valuers seeking formal recognition of their professional standing. If this reflects your career ambitions, apply for membership today.
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Interested In Finding Out More?

For further information on applying for the AVAA Certified Valuer (CVAu) credential, please send an email to membership@avaa.com.au or telephone 1300 928 165.  You can also stay up to date by following AVAA on LinkedIn, X/Twitter and Facebook.

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— Membership Information

◾CVAu Certified Valuer
◾CAAu Certified Auctioneer
◾AVAA Student Membership
◾AVAA Corporate Membership
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— Display Your Professionalism

◾Certification Logo
◾Certification Post-nominals
◾Certification Digital Badge
◾Certification Certificate
◾AVAA Member Directory

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