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Advisory Services unlocks the potential for growth in dynamic organizations
We bring a full-service Advisory capability to help dynamic organizations grow their business. We focus on our client’s market – their industry, their issues – to bring clear insights, practical solutions and an unmatched commitment to quality. We help clients solve problems, manage risk and seize opportunities to unlock their potential for growth.
In working with us to reach your growth objectives, you can benefit from:
- Unmatched quality and the scores to prove it – Featuring senior-level partner access and attention, our superior client service is built on deep relationships that increase our understanding of your industry and your business – resulting in clear communication.
- Full-service Advisory portfolio that’s easy to access – We bring breadth of services and capabilities to match the largest firms, address your complex challenges and help you at every stage of growth for your organization.
- Deep industry and subject matter specialization to get to the root of the issue – We assemble the right team of advisors that know your industry and understand your specific challenges. Our business and financial acumen pinpoints the right solution to help you achieve measurable results.
- Global reach with local know-how – We help you go wherever growth leads you – through Grant Thornton International Ltd member firms operating in more than 100 countries. You gain access to insight on international business issues, but never without intimate knowledge of local culture, laws and regulatory requirements.
How can we help unlock your potential for growth?
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Regulatory compliance seen as new threat to growth
As a rule, in-house counsel used to focus on issues regarding competitors and customer demand. But our survey finds that the new regulatory environment is perceived as a bigger threat to growth. While economic uncertainty topped the list of in-house counsel’s organizational growth threats, “regulatory compliance and enforcement” was considered the second-highest threat to growth — even more threatening than traditional business concerns such as “global or domestic competition” and the “lack of customer demand.”
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Managing the complexity of regulatory compliance with a “one-to-many” approach
Compliance continues to be an important consideration in an organization’s overall risk profile. But organizations can plan for compliance mandates so that they’re able to satisfy requirements in a more efficient and economical way and gain greater peace of mind. They can streamline their efforts with a “one-to-many” approach — that is, adopt a mindset and process by which an organization can test once and comply multiple times with various mandates. Having a proactive method helps prepare for whatever regulatory change lies ahead.
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Aerospace & Defense Update: Mergers, Acquisitions and the Operating Environment
M&A activity within North America declined slightly in 2012 and was marked by divergence - with component manufacturing reaching new highs and caution seen on defense acquisitions. Our annual Aerospace & Defense Update explores the factors driving this separation. Component manufacturing M&A activity reached record highs on the back of strong growth in commercial aviation. MRO and support services also saw increases, particularly in aircraft leasing. In contrast, defense electronics and technology M&A declined after a period of strong growth as reductions in defense spending prompted buyers to look for opportunities elsewhere.
Executives face new frontier with conflict minerals rule
This research provides financial executives valuable insights from peers who are in the process of setting up or implementing a compliance plan.
A framework to manage regulatory risk
New regulations are challenging commodities and derivatives market participants with operational uncertainties. Read our white paper to learn how to manage these risks.
Implementing the updated COSO Framework guidance
In this special edition of CorporateGovernor newsletter, our Grant Thornton professionals highlight the Framework updates and discuss a strategy for transitioning to the new guidance.
