Business
Valuation Experts

With over 25 years of experience and more than 3,000 businesses valued, we provide trusted expertise to determine the fair market value of your company.
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Your Valuation
Make informed decisions with confidence.
Business
Valuation Experts
With over 25 years of experience and more than 3,000 businesses valued, we provide trusted expertise to determine the fair market value of your company.
Request
Your Valuation
Make informed decisions with confidence.
Institut des CBV
CPA Canada

Your Business Deserves a Reliable Valuation.

At SME Business Appraisers, we support business owners, executives, accountants, and tax professionals in determining the fair market value of a company. Whether for a sale, acquisition, succession, or tax planning, our expertise helps you make informed decisions based on solid, defensible data.

Businesses Valued
3000 +
Years of Experience
25 +
Bilingual
100 %
Available
Everywhere in Canada

Bring Clarity to Your Business Decisions

A professional business valuation is more than just a number — it’s a solid foundation for planning, negotiating, or transferring your SME with confidence. With SME Business Appraisers, you receive a clear, thorough analysis tailored to your reality.

Tax Planning and Reorganization

An accurate valuation helps structure tax operations optimally and in full compliance with CRA and other tax authorities’ requirements.

Buying or Selling a Business

Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, a professional valuation ensures a fair transaction—well negotiated and aligned with market realities.

Business Transfer

In the context of succession or family transfer, a proper valuation is essential to ensure a smooth, fair, and well-planned transition.

The Advantages of Working with a CBV

01

Fair Market Value

Determining the fair market value of a business is a complex process that requires deep knowledge and trusted expertise.
02

Recognized Expertise

CBV practices and standards, established by the CBV Institute, are recognized by numerous Canadian regulatory agencies as the benchmark in the industry.
03

Rigorous Training

CBVs undergo advanced training delivered jointly by York University and the CBV Institute, and must successfully pass the Institute’s final examination.
04

Independent Expert

CBVs adhere to a strict Code of Ethics designed to ensure the quality and integrity of their work and their professional conduct.

Why Choose
Jean-Claude Desnoyers?

With over 25 years of experience and more than 3,000 SMEs valued, Jean-Claude Desnoyers is a recognized leader in business valuation. A FCPA and CBV, and a respected member of the CBV Institute, he combines accounting rigor, strategic insight, and a deep understanding of entrepreneurial realities.
Known for his precision, transparency, and ability to simplify complex concepts, Jean-Claude supports his clients—in both English and French—through key moments such as sales, acquisitions, succession, and tax planning.

A trusted professional for sound, informed decisions.

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