Jon Geldart honoured in China
27 ene. 2013
The Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA), the Beijing-based accounting body with oversight responsibility for accountants in China, has appointed Jonathan Geldart, global head - marketing communications at Grant Thornton, to take on the role of international advisor on brands.
Stanley Chang makes global move
08 ene. 2013
Stanley Chang joins the Grant Thornton global advisory practice from 1 January 2013.
Bringing vast amounts of experience from a wide variety of sectors within the Asia Pacific region, Stanley will be working throughout Grant Thornton offices in Europe and North America over the next six months.
Business optimism falls in mature economies
01 ene. 2013
Hopes for a strong start to economic recovery in 2013 look to be diminishing as business confidence in mature economies continues to fall away. The latest data from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), a survey of 3,200 business leaders in 44 economies, suggests economic uncertainty caused by concerns over the United States fiscal cliff and ongoing fears over the long-term viability of eurozone is dampening growth prospects.
Grant Thornton grows 10.4%
19 dic. 2012
Grant Thornton today announced record combined global revenues of US$4.2 billion driven by 10.4% growth in US dollars (18.8% in Euros, €3.2 billion) and 13.2% in local currency for the year ended 30 September 2012. Grant Thornton led the six largest global accounting organisations in reported revenue growth rate for 2012.
UNICEF donation reaches $250,000
18 dic. 2012
Grant Thornton this week donated US$60,000 to UNICEF, the leading children’s organisation, as part of its ongoing partnership through the International Business Report (IBR). This takes the total donation made through the project over the past six years to over US$250,000.
Red tape threatens to obstruct globalisation
09 dic. 2012
New research from the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) reveals that the number one barrier to international expansion reported by businesses globally is legislation and regulations.
Private equity firms to ‘go global’
14 nov. 2012
• Indonesia, Peru, Colombia and Turkey top list of new “high growth” markets where private equity is likely to see the most opportunities
• Deal activity expected to slow in China and India
• Foreign trade buyers seen as most likely exit route, notably those from Japan, China and Korea
Grant Thornton expands in Dominican Republic
05 nov. 2012
Grant Thornton has announced the appointment of a new member firm in the Dominican Republic, called Barreto & Associates LLC. Appointed on 1 November 2012, the firm will trade as Grant Thornton Dominicana and replaces the former member firm which left the global organisation in August.
Business support for fiscal measures
22 oct. 2012
Business optimism fell sharply across the globe in the third quarter of 2012, according to the latest Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). Despite attempts to encourage investment, the majority of businesses say that they will maintain or increase their cash reserves “ building on the $4trillion of cash already sitting on company balance sheets.
Grant Thornton Tajikistan merger
11 oct. 2012
Grant Thornton Tajikistan has merged with leading local audit firm, Esho Audit LLC. The merger took effect officially from 24 August 2012. The firm will operate from two offices based in the capital city, Dushanbe. The combined firm will have three partners and 30 staff, led by Gurgen Hakobyan and will continue to operate as Grant Thornton Tajikistan.
