NACVA offers professional certifications centered on business valuation, financial forensics, and related advisory disciplines that support complex financial analysis and dispute-oriented work. These certifications generally emphasize core competencies such as valuation theory, financial statement analysis, economics, accounting principles, quantitative modeling, professional judgment, and ethical standards. Exams typically expect candidates to demonstrate applied understanding rather than rote knowledge, integrating analytical reasoning with real-world scenarios. Candidates are usually professionals with backgrounds in accounting, finance, or consulting who prepare through a combination of study, experience, and familiarity with accepted practices. NACVA certifications commonly support career paths in valuation services, litigation support, forensic accounting, financial advisory roles, and expert consulting across corporate, legal, and investigative environments.