CBV MQE Quick Reference
Compact CBV MQE (Chartered Business Valuator) quick reference for key terms, formulas, checks, and practice decisions.
Quick reference scope
Use this page as a compact reference while practising CBV MQE. It is not official CBV Institute material. It is a short checklist for valuation purpose, standard, approach, cash-flow assumption, rate, market multiple, asset adjustment, tax effect, discount or premium, conclusion support, and report communication.
CBV means Chartered Business Valuator. CBVs are Chartered Business Valuators, and the MQE is the Membership Qualification Examination used in that credential route.
Core decision filter
| Step | Ask |
|---|---|
| Identify | What exact topic, role, document, product, property, or transaction is being tested? |
| Classify | Is this a rule, calculation, suitability, disclosure, coverage, conduct, process, or timing question? |
| Apply | Which fact in the stem changes the answer? |
| Defend | Can I explain why the best answer is stronger than the distractor? |
Topic reference
| Topic | Quick check |
|---|---|
| Professional Valuation Foundations, Ethics, Standards, and Assignments | State the decision rule, then test it with one short practice set. |
| Income Approach, Cash Flows, Rates of Return, and Forecast-Based Valuation | State the decision rule, then test it with one short practice set. |
| Market Approach, Asset Approach, Discounts, Premiums, and Reconciliation | State the decision rule, then test it with one short practice set. |
| Tax, Business Structures, Transactions, and Reorganization Effects | State the decision rule, then test it with one short practice set. |
| Advanced Valuation Assets, Instruments, and Ownership Features | State the decision rule, then test it with one short practice set. |
| Special Topics: Litigation, Financial Reporting, Private Investments, Cross-Border, and Industries | State the decision rule, then test it with one short practice set. |
| Case Synthesis, Supportable Conclusions, Reporting, and Professional Communication | State the decision rule, then test it with one short practice set. |
Before a timed set
- Review the last five missed explanations.
- Check the official route if you are unsure which exam or course applies.
- Start with a focused drill if one topic is still weak.
- Use timed mixed practice after topic mistakes become less frequent.