Managing and communicating value uncertainty
Publication details: London, International Valuation Standards Council May 2026Description: 17pSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: The IVSC Valuation Risk Working Group’s latest Perspectives Paper examines one of the most important — and most misunderstood — concepts in valuation practice: the difference between valuation risk and value uncertainty. Valuation risk arises from errors, omissions, or inadequate processes within the valuation itself. It can and should be mitigated. Value uncertainty, by contrast, is an inherent feature of valuing complex assets and liabilities in real markets. Even a fully IVS-compliant valuation, conducted with rigour and care, may yield a range of credible outcomes.| Item type | Current library | Status | |
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The IVSC Valuation Risk Working Group’s latest Perspectives Paper examines one of the most important — and most misunderstood — concepts in valuation practice: the difference between valuation risk and value uncertainty.
Valuation risk arises from errors, omissions, or inadequate processes within the valuation itself. It can and should be mitigated. Value uncertainty, by contrast, is an inherent feature of valuing complex assets and liabilities in real markets. Even a fully IVS-compliant valuation, conducted with rigour and care, may yield a range of credible outcomes.