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Audit & Assurance

Team up with advisors who look beyond the audit itself to create value for your business and stakeholders.

Financial reporting and accounting advisory services
You trust your external auditor to deliver not only a high-quality, independent audit of your financial statements but to provide a range of support, including assessing material risks, evaluating internal controls and raising awareness around new and amended accounting standards.
Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises
Get the clear financial picture you need with the accounting standards team at Grant Thornton LLP. Our experts have extensive experience with private enterprises of all sizes in all industries, an in-depth knowledge of today’s accounting standards, and are directly involved in the standard-setting process.
International Financial Reporting Standards
Whether you are already using IFRS or considering a transition to this global framework, Grant Thornton LLP’s accounting standards team is here to help.
Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
From small, community organizations to large, national charities, you can count on Grant Thornton LLP’s accounting standards team for in-depth knowledge and trusted advice.
Public Sector Accounting Standards
Working for a public-sector organization comes with a unique set of requirements for accounting and financial reporting. Grant Thornton LLP’s accounting standards team has the practical, public-sector experience and in-depth knowledge you need.

Tax

Let us provide you with the insightful and strategic advice needed to navigate the rapidly changing tax landscape.

Tax planning and compliance
Whether you are a private or public organization, your goal is to manage the critical aspects of tax compliance, and achieve the most effective results. At Grant Thornton, we focus on delivering relevant advice, and providing an integrated planning approach to help you fulfill compliance obligations.
Research & development, government incentives
Are you developing innovative processes or products, undertaking experimentation or solving technological problems? If so, you may qualify to claim SR&ED tax credits. This Canadian federal government initiative is designed to encourage and support innovation in Canada. Our R&D professionals are a highly-trained, diverse team of practitioners that are engineers, scientists and specialized accountants.
Indirect tax
Keeping track of changes and developments in GST/HST, Quebec sales tax and other provincial sales taxes across Canada, can be a full-time job. The consequences for failing to adequately manage your organization’s sales tax obligations can be significant - from assessments, to forgone recoveries and cash flow implications, to customer or reputational risk.
US corporate tax
The United States has a very complex and regulated tax environment, that may undergo significant changes. Cross-border tax issues could become even more challenging for Canadian businesses looking for growth and prosperity in the biggest economy in the world.
Cross-border personal tax
In an increasingly flexible world, moving across the border may be more viable for Canadians and Americans; however, relocating may also have complex tax implications.
International
While there is great opportunity for businesses looking to expand globally, organizations are under increasing tax scrutiny. Regardless of your company’s size and level of international involvement—whether you’re working abroad, investing, buying and selling, borrowing or manufacturing—doing business beyond Canada’s borders comes with its fair share of tax risks.
Transfer pricing
Transfer pricing is a complex area of corporate taxation that is concerned with the intra-group pricing of goods, services, intangibles, and financial instruments. Transfer pricing has become a critical governance issue for companies, tax authorities and policy makers, and represents a principal risk area for multinationals.
Succession & estate planning
Like many private business owners today, you’ve spent your career building and running your business successfully. Now you’re faced with deciding on a successor—a successor who may or may not want your direct involvement and share your vision.
Tax Reporting & Advisory
The financial and tax reporting obligations of public markets and global tax authorities take significant resources and investment to manage. This requires calculating global tax provision estimates under US GAAP, IFRS, and other frameworks, and reconciling this reporting with tax compliance obligations.

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Budget 2023 Summary: Prince Edward Island Budget 2023

1 min read | 26 May 2023

Our tax advisors highlight key insights from PEI Budget 2023. Read our full summary.

Advisory

A differentiated approach relevant to the unique opportunities and challenges you are faced with today.

Transactions
Our transactions group takes a client-centric, integrated approach, focused on helping you make and implement the best financial strategies. We offer meaningful, actionable and holistic advice to allow you to create value, manage risks and seize opportunities. It’s what we do best: help great organizations like yours grow and thrive.
Restructuring
We bring a wide range of services to both individuals and businesses – including shareholders, executives, directors, lenders, creditors and other advisors who are dealing with a corporation experiencing financial challenges.
Forensics
Market-driven expertise in investigation, dispute resolution and digital forensics
Cybersecurity
Viruses. Phishing. Malware infections. Malpractice by employees. Espionage. Data ransom and theft. Fraud. Cybercrime is now a leading risk to all businesses.
Consulting
Running a business is challenging and you need advice you can rely on at anytime you need it. Our team dives deep into your issues, looking holistically at your organization to understand your people, processes, and systems needs at the root of your pain points. The intersection of these three things is critical to develop the solutions you need today.
Creditor updates
Updates for creditors, limited partners, investors and shareholders.

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Advisory Four ways to boost your whistleblower program's effectiveness

6 min read | 26 May 2023

Whistleblower program is an affordable fraud detection tool. There are four ways to ensure your whistleblower program effective.

Cloud Accounting

Cloud accounting is an innovative new service from Grant Thornton that allows you and your Grant Thornton advisor to collaborate seamlessly.

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Cloud accounting Revolving door? Tips to help you deal with a labour shortage

2 min read | 12 May 2022

Labour shortages may be the norm, but there are ways to remain competitive. Solve your staffing crunch by incorporating these strategies into your growth plan.

Indigenous Services

Legacy is not only about honouring the past—it’s also about looking forward and continuing to build upon those values, traditions, and achievements to create...

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Client stories Strengthening communities through acquisition

01 Mar 2022

This transaction represents the largest investment in the seafood industry by an Indigenous group in Canada. Membertou First Nation, in partnership with six other Atlantic Canadian Mi’kmaq First Nations, had the opportunity to partner with Premium Brands—a North American specialty food manufacturer and distributor—to acquire 50% of Clearwater, a global wild-caught seafood company.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability

Our team is made up of multi-disciplinary, dedicated advisors that can assist your business with a range of ESG considerations, including strategy development,...

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ESG What are corporate value chain (scope 3) emissions?

4 min read | 18 Apr 2023

Understanding scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions is the first leg of your sustainability journey and our roadmap can help you navigate.

Family Business Services

Our experienced Family Enterprise Advisors (FEAs) can help establish harmony among all stakeholders in your family business by maintaining a neutral position...

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Family Business How to choose a Family Enterprise Advisor

3 min read | 25 Nov 2022

From the beginning, it’s about trust and results. The right Family Enterprise Advisor (FEA) should provide you with the confidence to make strategic decisions as well as possess a deep empathetic understanding of your family business’ unique challenges. Put simply: they should take a significant weight off your shoulders and get the results you need.

Agriculture
Cannabis
Charities & not-for-profit
Real Estate And Construction
Energy and natural resources
Financial Services
Manufacturing & distribution
Private equity
Professional services
Public companies
Private business
Public sector
Power & Utilities

Agriculture

Farming is a lifestyle and a legacy. It’s the heartbeat of your family and the backbone of our communities. Success grows from hard work, patience and...

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ASPE Sec. 3041 Agriculture Understanding and applying the new ASPE Section 3041 Agriculture

16 Feb 2022

The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) has released new guidance on recognizing, measuring and disclosing biological assets and the harvested products of bio assets.

Cannabis

Whatever your goal, the experts at Grant Thornton are ready to work with you to map out a plan for success. As members of the Global Cannabis Partnership...

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ASPE Sec. 3041 Agriculture Understanding and applying the new ASPE Section 3041 Agriculture

16 Feb 2022

The Canadian Accounting Standards Board (AcSB) has released new guidance on recognizing, measuring and disclosing biological assets and the harvested products of bio assets.

Real Estate And Construction

In the world of real estate and construction, timing is everything. From acquisition to exit—and every point in between—you need high-quality information and...

Builders And Developers
Every real estate project starts with a vision. We help builders and developers solidify that vision, transform it into reality, and create value.
Rental Property Owners And Occupiers
In today’s economic climate, it’s more important than ever to have a strong advisory partner on your side.
Real Estate Service Providers
Your company plays a key role in the success of landlords, investors and owners, but who is doing the same for you?

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Real estate and construction 2023 real estate outlook: A year of cautious optimism

2 min read | 15 Mar 2023

As the Canadian economy confronts conditions not seen in decades, the real estate industry is challenged with an uncertain landscape in 2023.

Energy and natural resources

It’s not business as usual within the energy and natural resources sectors. Change has become constant and disruptive, in part a result of consolidation and...

Mining
There’s no business quite like mining. It’s volatile, risky and complex – but the potential pay-off is huge. You’re not afraid of a challenge: the key is finding the right balance between risk and reward. Whether you’re a junior prospector, a senior producer, or somewhere in between, we’ll work with you to explore, discover and extract value at every stage of the mining process.
Oil & gas
The oil and gas industry is facing many complex challenges, beyond the price of oil. These include environmental issues, access to markets, growing competition from alternative energy sources and international markets, and a rapidly changing regulatory landscape, to name but a few.

Professional services

Professional services firms face a dual challenge: anticipating and managing change not only for your clients, but also for your business. In today’s...

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Charities & not-for-profit Improving financial health with reserves planning

13 Dec 2017

Reserve funds offer charities and not-forprofit organizations important benefits— from funding new strategic directions to avoiding undesirable cost reduction measures—but setting them up is not without its challenges.

IFRS

Insights into IFRS 16: Sale and leaseback accounting

01 Feb 20191 min read

IFRS 16 makes significant changes to sale and leaseback accounting. A sale and leaseback transaction is one where an entity (the seller-lessee) transfers an asset to another entity (the buyer-lessor) for consideration and leases that asset back from the buyer-lessor.

A sale and leaseback transaction is a popular way for entities to secure long-term financing from substantial property, plant and equipment assets such as land and buildings. IAS 17 covered the accounting for a sale and leaseback transaction in considerable detail but only from the perspective of the seller-lessee.

As IFRS 16 has withdrawn the concepts of operating leases and finance leases from lessee accounting, the accounting requirements that the seller-lessee must apply to a sale and leaseback are more straight forward. In addition, IFRS 16 provides an overview of the accounting requirements for buyer-lessors too.

When a seller-lessee has undertaken a sale and lease back transaction with a buyer-lessor, both the seller-lessee and the buyer-lessor must first determine whether the transfer qualifies as a sale. This determination is based on the requirements for satisfying a performance obligation in IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from Contracts with Customers’.

Insights into IFRS 16: Sale and leaseback accounting

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