Public Sector Services
Furthering Industry Advancement
As leaders of the property assessment and taxation consulting field, AEC lends its expertise and knowledge to the constant advancement and improvement of the profession. Over the past 30 years we have helped governments around the world with the creation, enhancement and implementation of all aspects pertaining to property taxation. AEC has advised municipal and state/provincial governments in Canada and internationally on property tax matters and has assisted in the development and design of legislative frameworks. We have also provided advice and performed research on tax policy reforms to enable fair and equitable property taxation and assessment practices.
AEC offers a full range of advisory services to governments and assessing authorities. We assist in all aspects of policy relating to property assessments and taxation, including:
- Policy development and legislative/regulatory drafting
- Public consultation and communication programs
- Development of valuation and taxation administrative structures
- Preparation of data collection and valuation guidelines
- Training in valuation practices, process review, and quality assurance
- Choosing and managing appropriate information technology support
- Establishment of equitable and efficient valuation appeal systems
- Design of tax collection programs
- Study tours to other countries
- International comparisons in selected aspects of property tax systems
- Mass appraisal valuation processes design and implementation
- The assessment and taxation of special or unique properties
We have extensive experience in advising all levels of government and government agencies around the world including Hong Kong, Mexico, Poland, Macedonia, Kyrgyzstan, Brazil, the Czech Republic, South Africa and throughout Canada and the United States. AEC’s involvement with the International Property Tax Institute (IPTI) fosters property tax development and advancement in countries across the globe.
Research, Education & Training
Research & Training in assessments, taxation and valuation ensures future quality of performance throughout Canada and around the world. Every year we undertake many educational sessions for assessors, taxpayers, tribunal assessment review board members and others across the country. We have developed our own courses in the mass appraisal of non-residential properties which have been utilized by various institutions throughout Canada.
Our president has co-published the best selling Ontario Property Tax Assessment Handbook, regarded as the definitive text on property taxation in Ontario and cited by the Supreme Court of Canada. In addition, AEC has contributed to the client's receipt of the IAAO Award of Excellence for its contribution to the Mass Appraisal Guide published by the province of Alberta. AEC staff are regularly invited to speak at industry conferences and chair workshops around the globe for organizations such as the International Association of Assessing Officers, Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Canadian Property Tax Association, Law Society of Upper Canada, Institute for Revenues Rating and Valuation and Lincoln Land Institute, as well as the International Property Tax Institute.