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Audit of annual and consolidated financial statements
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Assurance related advisory services are based on the knowledge and expertise that are the staff of life of our auditors.
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We apply our global audit methodology through an integrated set of software tools known as the Voyager suite.
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Accounting related consulting
Accounting in accordance with UGB, US-GAAP or IFRS is in constant motion. The integration of new regulations into their own accounting systems poses special challenges for companies.
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Restructuring & Going Concern Forecast
Restructuring & Going Concern Forecast: Bundled services for your strategic, operational and financial decisions offer the right answers for companies, banks, shareholders and investors.
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Internal Audit
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Expert dispute resolution & advisory
Grant Thornton Austria offers comprehensive services in the field of business-oriented expert services with a broad range of competencies from banking to communication. The core activity of experts is the objective recording of findings and the preparation of expert opinions - regardless of all external circumstances. Our experts Gottwald Kranebitter and Georg H. Jeitler, as sworn and court-certified experts, ensure that the highest professional standards and the principle of objectivity are observed.
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Blockchain and Crypto-Asset
Blockchain as a carrier technology for crypto currencies and smart contracts, among other things, is becoming increasingly important. Grant Thornton Austria offers comprehensive audit and confirmation services for block chain technologies and business models.
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Insights into IFRS 3
26 Jan 2022Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more common as entities aim to achieve their growth objectives. They can have a fundamental impact on the acquirer’s operations, resources and strategies. IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’ contains the requirements for these transactions, which are challenging in practice.
Our article series summarises the key areas of the Standard, highlighting aspects that are more difficult to interpret and revisiting the most relevant features that could impact your business.
Insights into IFRS 3 series
February 2021
The acquisition method at a glance
IFRS 3
Mergers and acquisitions (business combinations) can have a fundamental impact on the acquirer’s operations, resources, and strategies.
January 2022
Reverse acquisitions in the scope of IFRS 3
IFRS 3
This article focuses on reverse acquisitions within the scope of IFRS 3.
January 2022
Reverse acquisitions explained
IFRS 3
Acquisitions of businesses can take many forms and can have a fundamental impact on the acquirer’s operations, resources and strategies.
October 2019
Definition of a Business
IFRS 3
In October 2018, the IASB issued ‘Definition of a Business’ making amendments to IFRS 3 ‘Business Combinations’.
March 2021
Identifying a business combination
IFRS 3
Mergers and acquisitions are becoming more and more common as entities aim to achieve their growth objectives.
March 2021
Identifying the acquirer
IFRS 3
Business combinations are infrequent transactions that are unique for each occurrence.
March 2021
Identifying the acquisition date
IFRS 3
Acquisitions of businesses can take many forms and can have a fundamental impact of the acquirer’s operations, resources and strategies.
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