Grant Thornton in the news—collected and presented to you here.

CMA UPDATE Magazine
Daniel Laflèche and Patrick McParland (summer 2010)

Grant Thornton business risk services practitioners Daniel Laflèche and Patrick McParland discuss how financial statement anomalies are likely to occur during the transition to IFRS, and advise preparers and users of financial statements to take precautions to ensure that these anomalies are not as a result of fraud. 

CA Magazine
David Malamed (August 2010)

David Malamed, Partner, Forensic Investigations and Security Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP in Toronto, cautions that despite the improvement in the economy, a diligent approach to fraud prevention and detection remains as important as ever.

Globe and Mail
Paul Avender (May 2010)

Paul Avender, Partner, Grant Thornton Consulting, comments that Canadian businesses often struggle with the concept of innovation. He suggests that the creation of a business performance centre or "centre of excellence" within an organization may help foster such an environment.

Canadian Manufacturing.com
Jim Menzies (May 2010)

Jim Menzies, National Leader, Manufacturing and Distribution, Grant Thornton LLP, suggests that investing in process improvements, training, and research and development will be critical for Canadian manufacturers wishing to compete globally. The article also mentions the Grant Thornton Manufacturing Insights 2010 conference recently held in Toronto.

Canoenews.ca
David Elzinga (May 2010)

David Elzinga, Partner, Financial Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP in Calgary, comments that Alberta is a prime target for some types of mortgage frauds because purchasers can walk away from their homes without penalty.

Globe and Mail: globeadvisor.com
Kevin Fraser (May 2010)

Financial advisory services partner, Kevin Fraser, has these tips for small business owners looking for financing from banks: have a business plan in place, know how much financing you need and why, and be honest about your personal credit history.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin - TVO
Jim Menzies (April 2010)

In this televised panel discussion, Jim Menzies National Leader, Manufacturing and Distribution, Grant Thornton LLP, discusses how the Canadian dollar at parity with the US dollar is affecting Canadian manufacturers.

Globe and Mail
Karen Yull (April 2010)

Karen Yull, Partner, Tax Services with Grant Thornton LLP, provides advice to Canadians under the age of 35; namely that they should take note of some commonly overlooked credits and deductions, including the Home Renovation Tax Credit and credits for public transit.

 

Globe and Mail - Globe Investor
Karen Yull (January 2010)

Karen Yull, Partner, Tax Services with Grant Thornton LLP, discusses how some of the most common Canadian tax-saving strategies, including income-splitting loans and tax-free savings accounts, can be used to help lower your tax bill.

Globe and Mail - Report on Business
David Malamed (January 2010)

David Malamed, Partner, Forensic Investigations and Security Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP in Toronto, observes that common sense is often the key when it comes to preventing business identity theft. 

Business in Vancouver
Greg Wright (January 2010)

Greg Wright, Director, Grant Thornton Corporate Finance Inc. in Vancouver, sees clients coming back into the M&A market as the economy begins to improve.

680 News
Jim Menzies (December 2009)

Jim Menzies, National Leader, Manufacturing and Distribution, Grant Thornton LLP, addresses the results of the Canadian Manufacturing Outlook: 2010 survey in Plant magazine. He comments that among Canadian manufacturers there's a feeling of cautious optimism that things will improve in 2010.

Globe and Mail - Report on Business
Peter Murray (November 2009)

Peter Murray, Managing Partner for Grant Thornton LLP in Prince Edward Island, warns that hasty decisions can have a long-term impact on wounded businesses. His comments were made in relation to the Chapman's Ice Cream factory, which was destroyed by fire in September 2009.

Toronto Star 
David Malamed (November 2009)

David Malamed, Partner, Forensic Investigations and Security Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP in Toronto, experiments with the ease of obtaining personal information on Facebook, and provides some tips on how to protect your privacy and identity from potential fraudsters.

metronews.ca
David Malamed (September 2009)

David Malamed, forensic investigations and security consulting partner with Grant Thornton LLP in Toronto, discusses some of the ways individuals can help protect their credit. He also provides some tips on how to better manage finances.

The Chronicle Herald
Joyce McGeehan and Sarah Drysdale (July 2009)

Joyce McGeehan and Sarah Drysdale, members of the forensic accounting group at Grant Thornton LLP in Halifax, discuss some of the steps businesses can take to avoid workplace fraud—now on the increase in the current economy.

New Brunswick Business Journal
Steve Fowler (May 2009)

Steve Fowler, Partner, Tax Services at Grant Thornton LLP in Moncton, is quoted in this article which discusses the importance of having a proper succession plan in place.

The Calgary Herald
Karen Yull (March 2009)

Karen Yull, Partner, Tax Services with Grant Thornton LLP, discusses the complex financial matters facing small business owners when looking to retire.

The Globe and Mail
Karen Parsons (March 2009)

Karen Parsons, Partner, Assurance Services with Grant Thornton LLP, is quoted in this article discussing the debate that surrounds the potential effects of "goodwill writedowns" in the current economic environment.

The Vancouver Sun
Karen Yull (March 2009)

Karen Yull, Principal, Tax Services with Grant Thornton LLP, is quoted in this article which discusses income-splitting tax strategies for retirees and the advantages of a spousal RRSP.

Investment Executive
Kay Gray (March 2009)

Kay Gray, Partner, Tax Services with Grant Thornton Consulting, is quoted in this article highlighting the Grant Thornton white paper "The big freeze" which discusses the benefits of an estate freeze/re-freeze in the current economic climate.

Out of the Fog
Phil Noble (January 2009)

Paddy Daly, host of the St. John's daily talk show "Out of the Fog," speaks with Grant Thornton LLP CEO Phil Noble on the current economic climate and its impact on Newfoundland and Labrador businesses.

The Telegram - St. John's
Phil Noble (January 2009)

Grant Thornton LLP CEO Phil Noble discusses the effects the recent economic downturn has had on businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador and suggests a return to good business fundamentals as a means of survival in the upcoming year.

Ottawa Citizen
Hassan Jaffer (January 2009)

Grant Thornton Ltd. partner Hassan Jaffer comments in this article on the situation surrounding Infoplace Ticket Centres Ltd. and the recent closure of their lottery kiosks across Canada.

National Post
Glen Gilbert (January 2009)

Glen Gilbert, managing partner for Grant Thornton LLP in Toronto, comments in this article on how heading back to school over the next few months might be beneficial to recent university graduates.

Canadian Business Magazine
Joe Castaldo (January 26, 2009 )

Grant Thornton LLP partner Jim Copeland comments in this article on how  recent economic events in the United States have affected Canadian manufacturers—and what's in store for that sector in 2009. 

New Brunswick Business Journal
Derwin Gowan (October 31, 2008 )

Grant Thornton LLP partner Jean Marc Delaney comments in this article on how credit crunch banking times are changing and cash trumps profit to keep afloat. Do not panic but do stay liquid to survive the world financial crunch, Grant Thornton LLP advises Canadian business owners.

CA Magazine.com
Denis Posten (September 2008)

The change to IFRS may affect a lot more than your financial statements; it may have an impact on your IT systems too

 

The Chronicle Herald
Bill Power (January 9, 2008 )

 

Ottawa Citizen
Hassan Jaffer (January 2009)

Grant Thornton Ltd. partner Hassan Jaffar comments in this article on the situation surrounding the recent closure of Infoplace Tickets Centres Ltd's lottery kiosks across Canada.