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Advisory

Our progressive thinkers offer services to help create, protect and transform value today, so you have opportunity to thrive tomorrow.

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Business consulting services
Our business consulting services can help you improve your operational performance and productivity, adding value throughout your growth life cycle.
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
Workable solutions to maximise your value and deliver sustainable recovery
Transactional advisory services
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.
Valuations
We provide a wide range of services to recovery and reorganisation professionals, companies and their stakeholders.

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Assurance

Our services can strengthen your business and stakeholders' confidence. You'll receive professionally verified results and insights that help you grow.

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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.
Audit quality monitoring
Having a robust process of quality control is one of the most effective ways to guarantee we deliver high-quality services to our clients.
Global audit technology
We apply our global audit methodology through an integrated set of software tools known as the Voyager suite.

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IFRS Alerts covering the latest changes published by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

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Tax

Our tax services help you gain trust and stay ahead, enabling you to manage your tax transparently and ethically.

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Corporate and business tax
Our trusted teams can prepare corporate tax files and ruling requests, support you with deferrals, accounting procedures and legitimate tax benefits.
Direct international tax
Our teams have in-depth knowledge of the relationship between domestic and international tax laws.
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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28 Nov 2023

Asset management

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

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Automotive

We offer an extensive range of services to automotive sector stakeholders from supply chain through to distribution, retail and usership. With a variety of...

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Banking

Our global banking team are an integrated team of experienced industry professionals with in-depth knowledge of financial services institutions.

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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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Grant Thornton Iceland was established in 1989 by Olafur G Sigurdsson, Sigurdur Amundason and Theodór S. Sigurbergsson. We are led by three partners and have more than 20 employees in our office. We are one of the most prestigious accounting firms in Iceland and are ranked the fifth-largest. Our client base ranges from individuals and privately held companies to public interest entities, such as financial institutions and pension funds.

“It is our goal to provide high quality personal services to our clients. We are different from other accounting firms because our clients have direct access to our partners and senior staff on a regular basis.”

Theodór Sigurbergsson

Löggiltur endurskoðandi / eigandi og framkvæmdastjóri

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Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading organisations of independent assurance, tax and advisory firms. With more than 68,000 Grant Thornton people, across 147 markets, we are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work.

Why Grant Thornton

We provide a tailored, high quality service. Our partners and senior staff are focused on giving our clients as much attention as they need on a case-by-case basis. Our clients have direct access to our partners and senior staff.

Our team of specialists are highly experienced and have excellent practice and educational backgrounds. We are also committed to helping our employees develop their careers and deepen their knowledge.

Awards

Grant Thornton is an award-winning globally recognised professional services network. Here are some of our awards:

Universum Most Attractive Employers 2020

Universum Top 50 Employer for Diversity & Inclusion 2019