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  3. Grant Thornton LLP welcomes Julie A. Ford Professional Corporation

Grant Thornton LLP welcomes Julie A. Ford Professional Corporation

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COLLINGWOOD, ON (Apr. 1, 2021)—Grant Thornton LLP, one of Canada’s leading professional services firms providing accounting, audit, tax and advisory services, is pleased to welcome the Julie A. Ford Professional Corporation team to the firm.

This new relationship builds on Ford’s strong track record of trusted service and advice spanning more than 26 years in public practice. A total of 5 team members, including one partner, are now a part of Grant Thornton, providing an expanded range of services and resources for current and future clients. 

"Our firm has always prided ourselves on quality work and dedicated client service," said Julie A. Ford, principal at Julie A. Ford Professional Corporation. "We’re excited that after 8 years of creating a strong culture within our firm, we’re now joining a similar culture at Grant Thornton that focuses on three pillars: helping clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our clients will further benefit by being able to access a wider range of services, including greater accounting support, namely the Cloud Accounting with Grant Thornton service, and expanded tax support. We are excited to tap into more expertise and experience to help our clients deal with challenges brought upon by a constantly changing world."  

“We’re very pleased to welcome this talented team into the Grant Thornton family. Our winning formula for attracting top-tier talent made this union possible, and we are proud and excited for this tremendous addition to our growing team in Southern Ontario,” said Wade Taylor, Southern Ontario Managing Partner with Grant Thornton.  “This addition will allow us to provide insights to help our clients anticipate and adapt to change and achieve their goals at every stage of their business. Our shared priority is to deliver an exceptional client experience, and to help our clients, colleagues and communities thrive.” 

Ford’s office will remain at the following address:  

7 Ste. Marie St.
Collingwood, Ontario
L9Y 3J9
T: +1 705 445 8493 

About Grant Thornton LLP in Canada 

Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm providing accounting, audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Grant Thornton LLP is a Canadian member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, whose member and correspondent firms operate in over 130 countries worldwide. A listing of Grant Thornton offices and contact information can be found at: www.GrantThornton.ca. 

For further information, please contact: 

Grant Thornton LLP
Jared Colautti
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications 
T +1 416 343 2319 
E Jared.Colautti@ca.gt.com 

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