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Business process solutions
We can help you identify, understand and manage potential risks to safeguard your business and comply with regulatory requirements.
Business risk services
The relationship between a company and its auditor has changed. Organisations must understand and manage risk and seek an appropriate balance between risk and opportunities.
Cybersecurity
As organisations become increasingly dependent on digital technology, the opportunities for cyber criminals continue to grow.
Forensic and investigation services
At Grant Thornton, we have a wealth of knowledge in forensic services and can support you with issues such as dispute resolution, fraud and insurance claims.
Mergers and acquisitions
Globalisation and company growth ambitions are driving an increase in M&A activity worldwide. We work with entrepreneurial businesses in the mid-market to help them assess the true commercial potential of their planned acquisition and understand how the purchase might serve their longer- term strategic goals.
Recovery and reorganisation
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We can support you throughout the transaction process – helping achieve the best possible outcome at the point of the transaction and in the longer term.
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We provide a wide range of services to recovery and reorganisation professionals, companies and their stakeholders.

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IFRS
The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are a set of global accounting standards developed by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) for the preparation of public company financial statements. At Grant Thornton, our IFRS advisers can help you navigate the complexity of financial reporting from IFRS 1 to IFRS 17 and IAS 1 to IAS 41.
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We apply our global audit methodology through an integrated set of software tools known as the Voyager suite.

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16 Nov 2023

Tax

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Our trusted teams can prepare corporate tax files and ruling requests, support you with deferrals, accounting procedures and legitimate tax benefits.
Direct international tax
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Global mobility services
Through our global organisation of member firms, we support both companies and individuals, providing insightful solutions to minimise the tax burden for both parties.
Indirect international tax
Using our finely tuned local knowledge, teams from our global organisation of member firms help you understand and comply with often complex and time-consuming regulations.
Transfer pricing
The laws surrounding transfer pricing are becoming ever more complex, as tax affairs of multinational companies are facing scrutiny from media, regulators and the public

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Asset management

Increasing regulation and investor demands for returns and transparency continue to challenge the asset management sector.

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Automotive

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Banking

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Business services

We have considerable expertise in advising the business services sector gained through working with many business support organisations.

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Energy and natural resources

Energy markets worldwide are undergoing major changes. Grant Thornton can help you capitalise on opportunities to unlock your potential for growth.

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Healthcare

Demographic, organisational and resourcing issues are radically changing the global healthcare industry.

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Insurance

Following world events such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit, and changes to regulation and digitalisation, insurers must be alert to the challenges ahead.

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Life sciences

The life sciences industry reaches across biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical devices, medical technology as well as other industry sub-sectors.

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Media

The media industry is in the grip of a technological revolution as the industry responds to the shift to digital and personalisation.

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Not for profit

We understand the commitment and scrutiny within this sector and will work with you to meet these challenges.

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Private equity

We help businesses navigate today’s changing private equity landscape, ensuring that you can respond to ever-changing regulations and investor demands.

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Public sector

Across the globe, countries are moving towards leaner, more commercial, locally focused and responsive government and public sectors.

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Real estate and construction

At Grant Thornton, we aim to help you successfully read the turns of the industry and navigate this shifting landscape.

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Retail

The past two years saw the retail industry experience significant disruption, however there will still be opportunities to effectively reposition for future...

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Technology

Rapid change and complexity have always been hallmarks of the technology industry. And it is even more so today.

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Telecommunications

Despite facing pressure, telecommunication companies are handling the roll-out of new network technologies and an insatiable demand for bandwidth.

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Travel, tourism and leisure

The COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented levels of disruption to the global travel industry. As this evolves, it is unclear what recovery looks like.

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International business Scanning the horizon: Mid-market sets sights on global trade growth

The latest International Business Report (IBR) data shows that mid-market businesses have high expectations for global trade.

27 Oct 2023

International business Appetite for investment grows among mid-market leaders

Mid-market business leaders plan to increase investment over the next 12 months, specifically in technology, research and development and staff.

25 Oct 2023

International business Mid-market businesses lifted by rising tide of optimism

Optimism among global mid-market business leaders rose to 67% in the first half of this year and they are markedly more optimistic about their prospects with

18 Oct 2023

International Business The US mid-market

As mid-markets concerns about a possible global recession have receded, leaders’ expectations for increases in their profits are at an all-time high.

10 Oct 2023

International business Smart investment key to emerging stronger once uncertainty lifts

According to the latest data from the International Business Report (IBR), Grant Thornton’s global survey of mid-market companies, business leaders are being

07 Jun 2023

International business Beyond the paycheck: Retaining and attracting talent in a transient world

Business leaders currently face a unique set of challenges. In many markets inflation and interest rates are high and, although economic growth is sluggish,

31 May 2023

International business Three threats the mid-market saw coming for 2023

Three of the threats uppermost in the minds of business leaders in the mid-market were inflation, cyber attack, and economic slowdown.

24 May 2023

International business Mid-market businesses look past slowdown and plan for growth

Although there are signs of an improving global economic outlook, mid-market firms are under no illusions about the difficulties ahead.

18 May 2023

International business Trading Places: Businesses shift trade routes

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, many international business leaders continue to see international trade, and particularly exports, as a key driver for

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Press releases

Global business optimism rebounds as inflation eases

24 Aug 2023

Optimism among mid-market business leaders climbed to 67% during the first half of 2023 (up 8% compared to H2-22) as inflation began to ease, according to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR).

Global business optimism falls as mid-market prepares for ‘unusual’ recession

16 Jan 2023

Faced with high levels of economic uncertainty, optimism among mid-market businesses has fallen 11 percentage points to 59% (down from 70% last year), according to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report (IBR).

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