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Grant Thornton strives to speak out on issues that matter to business and which are in the wider public interest. Here you will find insight into some of the topics raised by the advertising.

Manufacturing insights: special report

Many Canadian manufacturers today face uncertain and complex business futures. Economic conditions and currency appreciation suggest a broader approach to business may be necessary—new customers, new products, and/or sales into new markets and geographies. Yet diversifying an organization and its product and service offerings can be formidable, and demands rigorous analysis of the opportunity and its rewards and risks. Read full report.

Corporate Governance Review

The Hong Kong Corporate Governance Review researches the corporate governance disclosures made by 200 listed companies, which constitute the Hang Seng Composite Index. This report is based on disclosures made by HSCI companies in their 2006 annual reports, as these remain the key regulated channels by which the companies communicate with all their stakeholders. Further insights are offered by comparing the performances of Hang Seng Index (HSI) and Hang Seng China Enterprise Index (HSCEI) companies in this respect. Read full report.

Audit committees: their roles, responsibilities and focus

Today's audit committee members have a part-time job with full-time responsibilities. How do you know if you have complied with the spirit of a regulation? What will prevent someone from second-guessing your decisions and actions? How can you comply with the regulation’s principles while managing the cost and effort of compliance? Trent Gazzaway, National Managing Partner of Corporate Governance at Grant Thornton US LLP, discusses five critical areas of responsibility for audit committees: Read full article. 

Effective directors' guide

The duties and responsibilities of directors for the effective governance of their companies have never been greater. Grant Thornton South Africa outlines just some of the responsibilities involved. Read full guide.

Hidden gems report

What really constitutes ‘value’ in the UK listed market? Given the uncertainties facing equity markets in 2008 this is arguably the time for companies to demonstrate what actually constitutes value. Grant Thornton UK’s 2007/8 Hidden Gems Index (HGI) highlights the barriers that prevent companies from achieving their full stock market value. Read full report.

The power to govern

One of the best ways to learn about the intricacies of corporate governance is by looking at the actual experiences of companies. The Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) and Punongbayan & Araullo (the Grant Thornton International member firm in the Philippines) collaborated to produce The Power to Govern. This book examines six local case studies aimed at illustrating the critical nature of good corporate governance – what it means, what it demands of leaders, and how it can be realised. Read full report.

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