Overview
Assessors and appraisers determine the value of land, businesses, estates and other real property, for purposes of sale, purchase, taxation or disposal of assets. Appraisers also determine the value of personal and household items. Business valuators quantify the value of a business, its securities or its intangible assets. Assessors, business valuators and appraisers are employed by government agencies, real estate firms and other private companies, or they may be self-employed.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Business valuators
Collect and analyze financial records of a business, such as financial statements, budgets, projections and sales data, to assess its competitiveness or to estimate its market value
Prepare reports for estate planning, matrimonial litigation, insurance and business losses
Appear as an expert witness before courts, security regulators and other regulatory boards and commissions.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$47,406
$89,597
$120,318
Job openings
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British Columbia
373expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Business valuators usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in accounting, business or commerce and accreditation with the Canadian Institute of Chartered Business Valuators based on successful completion of its business and security valuation program.
Additional information
Progression to management positions in each field is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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