News and Updates

In December 2025, ICVA announced its decision to initiate an independent third-party audit of the NAVLE to ensure continued confidence in the exam’s rigor and impartiality.

ICVA is committed to the independence of the audit and has asked Dorsey & Whitney LLP to manage the audit process. Dorsey issued a request for proposals and selected ACS Ventures, Inc., to conduct the audit.

ACS Ventures is an industry-leading test-development and psychometric company with significant experience conducting independent audits of credentialing organizations. Its audits have assessed test development, administration, and validation, as well as compliance with applicable regulations.

ACS Ventures will consider and apply industry standards and best practices to evaluate fairness and validity throughout the exam cycle.

The firm will act independently when determining the manner and means through which it will conduct its audit and will reach its findings and conclusions independently, according to its professional judgment.

The audit is currently underway and expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

ICVA recognizes the importance of this work and remains committed to ensuring the NAVLE continues to serve as a fair and impartial assessment of candidates’ entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities.