The Chartered Valuer and Appraiser Programme (CVA) Module 2: Law and Valuation
- Finance & Investment
This programme is conducted online and on-campus.
3 Days
Weeknights (7pm - 10pm, Online)
Saturday (9am - 5pm, On-campus)
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring and practicing professionals in valuation-related fields such as accounting, finance, law and economics.
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any field from a recognised institution;
- Recommended prior knowledge of accounting and finance;
- Writing, speaking and presentation abilities in English.
- The Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS) will make the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of an application.
Note: Participants must complete Modules 1 and 2 in any order, one at a time, or simultaneously—before taking Module 3. Module 3 must be completed before taking Module 4.
Overview
Participants will gain a practical understanding of dispute resolution frameworks, business structures and ownership interests, and the legal contexts in which valuation is required, from shareholder and matrimonial disputes to contractual and tort claims. Through case studies and applied exercises, the module examines how legal principles and remedies influence valuation approaches and assumptions, and clarifies the professional obligations, potential liabilities, and ethical standards expected of valuers.
Learners will also explore the expert’s role in civil litigation and arbitration, covering instruction, evidence, reporting, and testimony, to ensure they are equipped to deliver defensible valuations and communicate findings effectively in formal proceedings.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the 3-day module, participants will be able to:
- Describe key aspects of the Singapore legal framework for dispute resolution
- Explain the key characteristics of various business forms for doing business and distinguish one form from the other
- Distinguish the type of ownership interests associated with each form for doing business
- Identify the key areas of law where valuation may be required, primarily in the context of disputes which arise in the relevant area of law
- Identify the main legal principles governing specific remedies for various causes of action which may affect how the issue of valuation should be considered
- Identify the legal obligations and potential liability that business valuers may be subject to in the course of their work
- Describe the role and duties of business valuers in the context of civil litigation and arbitration proceedings
Topic/Structure
- The legal framework and system for conducting business
- Various forms of business entities being valued
- Valuation related matters in litigation and arbitration
- Valuer’s involvement in litigation and arbitration proceedings
- Assessment of damages
- Common pitfalls and useful hints for the expert
- Court decisions on valuation matters
Assessment
As part of the requirement for SkillsFuture Singapore, there will be an assessment conducted at the end of the course. The mode of assessment, which is up to the trainer’s discretion, may be an online quiz, a presentation or based on classroom exercises.
Participants are required to attain a minimum of 75% attendance and pass the associated assessment for each of the modules in order to be awarded a certificate of completion for each module issued by Singapore Management University.
Calculate Programme Fee
Fee Table
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PARTICIPANT PROFILE |
SELF-SPONSORED |
SME |
NON-SME |
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Singapore Citizen < 40 years old Permanent Resident LTVP+
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$784.80 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
$304.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$784.80 (After SSG Funding 70%) |
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Singapore Citizen ≥ 40 years old |
$304.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$304.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
$304.80 (After SSG Funding 70% |
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International Participant |
$2,616 (No Funding) |
$2,616 (No Funding) |
$2,616 (No Funding) |
All prices include 9% GST
Please note that the programme fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)
PSEA can be utilised for subsidised programmes eligible for SkillsFuture Credit support. Click here to find out more.
Self Sponsored
SkillsFuture Credit
Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above may use their SkillsFuture Credits to pay for the course fees. The credits may be used on top of existing course fee funding.
This is only applicable to self-sponsored participants. Application to utilise SkillsFuture Credits can be submitted when making payment for the course via the SMU Academy TMS Portal, and can only be made within 60 days of course start date.
Please click here for more information on the SkillsFuture Credit. For help in submitting an SFC claim, you may wish to refer to our step-by-step guide on claiming SkillsFuture Credits (Individual).Workfare Skills Support Scheme
From 1 July 2023, the Workfare Skills Support (WSS) scheme has been enhanced. Please click here for more details.
Employer Sponsored
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)
- Organisation must be registered or incorporated in Singapore
- Employment size of not more than 200 or with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million
- Trainees must be hired in accordance with the Employment Act and fully sponsored by their employers for the course
- Trainees must be Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
- Trainees must not be a full-time national serviceman
- Trainees are eligible for ETSS funding only if their company's SME status is approved prior to the course commencement date. To verify your SME's status, please click here.
Please click here for more information on ETSS.
Absentee Payroll
Employers who sponsor their employees for the course may apply for Absentee Payroll here. For more information, please refer to:
AP Guide (Non-SME Companies)
Declaration Guide (SME Companies)
Intake Information
Next Intake: January 2026
Please note that the following intake will be in July 2026. There are two standard intakes each year.
