2009 press releases

Grant Thornton is frequently in the news around the world. Click below to read archived press releases from 2009.

November 2009
Grant Thornton International adds new member firm in China

September 2009
Grant Thornton welcomes new member firm in Bolivia

August 2009
Grant Thornton International donates a further US$36,610 to UNICEF

July 2009
Grant Thornton welcomes new global IFRS for privately held businesses

June 2009
Transparency report 2009 published by Grant Thornton International 
Grant Thornton International announces new CEO

May 2009
Privately held businesses globally still willing to introduce 'green' practices

April 2009
Middle East stock exchanges must deliver greater transparency, says new report
Grant Thornton member firms take first place in US and UK audit rankings
Economic turbulence dictates business planning cycles amongst privately held businesses
Privately held businesses still believe product innovation boosts profitability

March 2009
Grant Thornton International CEO appointed as High Sheriff of Merseyside
Grant Thornton International appoints new member firm in China
Merger and acquisition plans remain resilient for privately held businesses around the world
Women still hold less than a quarter of senior management positions in privately held businesses

February 2009
No pay rises at a quarter of privately held businesses in 2009 - globally
Grant Thornton International representative appointed to IASB Standards Advisory Council
Shortage of orders hits growth of privately held businesses globally

January 2009
Survival for privately held businesses could become a global lottery at the hands of lenders suggests new research
Privately held businesses across the world differ widely in turnover and export forecasts for 2009
Global league table shows slump in optimism amongst privately held businesses but also pockets of hope