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Providing financial peace of mind 

At Grant Thornton we go beyond the basic audit task of providing assurance on the financial performance of your private or publicly listed business. We also evaluate your management structure, tax arrangements, management information and accounting systems, financing and corporate strategies as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. We regard audit as a vital tool for forward planning not just a retrospective accounting review.


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Managing your business risks with confidence  

Risks are mounting in today's business environment; the need for confidence has never been greater. The rapidly changing regulatory requirements and increasing diversity of businesses create additional challenges for management. Through our suite of business risk services, we can help you understand and address the risks you face. Our business risk services include internal audit services; Sarbanes-Oxley and corporate governance advisory services; internal control services; technology risk services; regulatory and compliance services; and risk advisory services. We help you manage your business risks.


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Ensuring your business ambitions are realised 

Grant Thornton understands the objectives and motivations of growing businesses. Our service team have a proven track record and extensive experience of successful listings on various capital markets. Grant Thornton acts as reporting accountant and helps groom your company to ensure your business is fully prepared for the rigours of flotation. We act as auditors before and after listings by auditing financial information; advising on corporate restructure and significant transactions; and reviewing the accounting and internal controls.


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Making the China factor work for Foreign Investment Enterprises 

Doing business in China can be challenging, but with our extensive experience and local expertise, we can help you keep your business geared up for prosperity in this exciting business environment. With Grant Thornton offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, your every need in doing business in China will be taken care of. We can keep you up to date with the PRC investment regulations, policies and procedures. Grant Thornton has extensive experience serving companies involved in China and all members of our teams are skilled in meeting your needs in the areas of assurance, taxation, financial management and business advisory services.


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Dealing with taxing situations 

Tax is a fact of life but with ever-changing rules and the continuous growth of international business, it is very difficult to keep track of all the opportunities and pitfalls with local and international taxes. We have a solid base of experience and knowledge to assess your situation and offer practical advice to minimise your tax exposure. We also deal with all individual and corporate tax filing.


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Fostering your business in and out of China 

With the rapid economic growth in China, the opportunity for Chinese entities to develop internationally has never been more attractive. Grant Thornton offers a strong international network and expertise in doing global business. We can help privately owned enterprises (POEs) and small to medium sized state owned enterprises (SOEs) identify strategic alliances and investors, business partners and carry out fund raising plans.


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Using corporate finance resources 

Growing businesses need expert financial advice to succeed in a highly competitive world. Grant Thornton is dedicated to providing the specialised services that will help businesses thrive. Our expertise includes: advice on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; debt or equity fund raising; and management buy-outs. We help companies obtain the funding resources they need to acquire new business interests and to integrate them into their existing operations. We provide an integrated global approach to help companies meet their specific needs.


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Dealing with the unexpected 

Not everything goes according to plan in the complicated world of business and when problems occur our restructuring, investigation and insolvency team is on hand to review and report on the state of affairs and to explore all options from restructuring to formal insolvency procedures, on a case-by-case basis. We are experienced as supervisors, special managers, liquidators, receivers and trustees of both individuals and corporations (Hong Kong, China and various tax havens). Grant Thornton experts make the best out of each situation for all who have financial interests in it, working closely with bankers, lawyers, other professionals, and management to realise "value for money" results for all.


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Resolving irregularities 

In cases of business irregularities, Grant Thornton can assist with damages and loss assessments, business fraud, computer fraud and valuations. We provide forensic IT, investigative accounting, tracing, litigation support and expert witness services to a wide range of clients dealing with civil, criminal, loss assessment and insurance matters, drawing upon Grant Thornton's wide experience of local and international businesses and institutions where appropriate.


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