International Organization

Globally Grant Thornton International is the seventh largest organization of accounting and consulting firms. Grant Thornton International was formed in 1980 by the U.S. and UK audit firms of Alexander Grant and Thornton Baker as a not-for-profit, non-practising, international umbrella membership entity. Its independently owned and managed member and correspondent firms employ more than 30.000 employees and 2.500 partners. They operate in over 100 countries and 500 offices worldwide. Together they are committed to servicing medium-sized and large multinational clients.

Mandatory international quality standards

All members of Grant Thornton International are required to comply with the IESBA (International Ethics Standards Board of Accountants) Code of Ethics and International Standards on Auditing (ISA) unless in conflict with national regulations. In addition Grant Thornton International establishes binding quality and ethical standards for its members. Trainings and knowledge exchange within the organization ensure reliable service quality. Grant Thornton International periodically reviews the compliance with quality and ethical standards.

At the forefront of professional development

It goes without saying that Grant Thornton International shapes the professional development and takes an active role in key professional organizations. Partners of Grant Thornton International member firms lead the debate in national and international standard setting boards and advisory groups such as:

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