Our annual look at M&A sentiment around the world shows that the shift in acquisitive focus amongst businesses uncovered last year – from domestic to cross-border – is becoming increasingly popular as a key strategy for companies looking to facilitate growth.
Services
In addition to verifying that financial results are fairly presented and meet applicable professional standards, we provide observations and insight into the...
Using a combination of reason and instinct, we can work with you to develop a strategy that helps you both understand and manage your tax liability in a...
As part of the advisory process, we ask questions and pay attention to your responses. We develop solutions tailored to your organisation and its unique...
Dynamic organisations need to focus their energies on driving the business forward and outsourcing could help you achieve this.
Energy & resources
Optimism is slowly returning to the global economy, but the financial services industry needs to regain the trust of public and private bodies. To succeed,...
Emerging markets and shifting consumer demand are creating new opportunities in food and beverage, with business leaders investing in new products, markets and...
Dynamic businesses need to move with speed and purpose if they want to capitalise on opportunities in hospitality and tourism. At Grant Thornton, we know...
Across the globe, not for profit organisations are increasingly expected to deliver more, while at the same time facing cuts in government funding and...
We work with all types of agencies, including central and state government, local government, donors (including bilateral and multilateral international...
While the impact of the prolonged downturn continues to be felt, pockets of opportunity and optimism have emerged within the retail estate and construction...
Rapid change and complexity are norms, and innovation the fuel in the technology industry. Today’s revolutions – including cloud, as-a-service, social media...
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The rise of the cross-border transaction
Blog
Doing business in South Africa
The outlook has improved somewhat since the ANC’s Manguang conference at the end of last year. It is encouraging for business leaders to see the adoption of the national development plan, with various measures to tackle unemployment, poverty and inequality.
International Business Report (IBR)
The irony of skills shortages
I confess to being somewhat surprised when I first saw the most recent data from our International Business Report (IBR), revealing that the number one recruitment challenge for business leaders is a lack of key technical skills in candidates.