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Business risk
Our Business Risk Services team deliver practical and pragmatic solutions that support clients in growing and protecting the inherent value of their businesses.
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Consulting
Tailored consulting solutions that deliver measurable results through digital, regulatory and strategic transformation.
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Corporate finance and deal advisory
We offer a dedicated team of experienced individuals with a focus on successfully executing transactions for corporates and financial institutions. We offer an integrated approach, with our corporate finance specialists working seamlessly with tax and other specialists to ensure that every angle is covered.
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Forensic accounting
We have a different way of doing business by delivering real insight through a combination of technical rigour, commercial experience and intuitive judgment. We take pride in delivering responsive and tailored solutions to all our clients, capitalising on the wealth of experience housed within our Belfast and wider Forensics team
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Restructuring
We work with a wide variety of clients and stakeholders such as high street banks, private equity funds, directors, government agencies and creditors to implement solutions which provide the best possible outcomes.

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Report FRS 102: Major changes to revenue recognitionExplore key changes to FRS 102 Section 23, including the new five-step revenue model and its impact on financial reporting in Ireland and the UK.
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Article Changes to filing options and requirements at Companies HouseFrom April 2027, Companies House will require all UK entities to file digital accounts. Learn what’s changing and how to prepare for the new rules.
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Article FRS 102 periodic review: Small companiesExplore key changes to small company disclosures under FRS 102 Section 1A, including UK GAAP updates on leases, tax, going concern and related parties.
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Article FRS 102 periodic review: Other changesOn 27 March 2024, the Financial Reporting Council issued amendments to FRS 100 – 105 (known as GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), a suite of accounting standards applicable in the UK and Ireland. These are used by an estimated 3.4 million businesses in preparing their financial statements.
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Corporate tax
End-to-end corporate tax support, from accurate compliance to specialist advisory, helping you meet obligations and create efficiencies.
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Employer solutions & payroll
Comprehensive support with employment tax, compliance and payroll outsourcing, simplifying employer responsibilities and protecting your workforce strategy.
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Indirect tax compliance & advisory
VAT, customs and trade solutions that ensure compliance, reduce costs and uncover cashflow opportunities.
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International tax
Practical advice and global strategies to manage transfer pricing, multi-jurisdictional compliance and cross-border tax structuring.
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Private client compliance and advisory
Tailored advice and compliance services to protect wealth, reduce liabilities and plan for succession with confidence.

Turn uncertainty into opportunity
Strategic clarity is critical in a world shaped by rapid change, economic shifts and evolving policy. Grant Thornton helps businesses and public bodies make confident, evidence-based decisions that deliver meaningful outcomes. We combine commercial understanding with deep economic and policy expertise to support strategy development, transformation planning and investment decisions.
Whether you’re exploring market growth, rethinking delivery models or responding to policy reform, our advice is practical, data-led and aligned to your goals.

Our solutions
Set a direction that delivers
We help shape long-term business strategy with clarity and confidence:
- Corporate and transformation strategy
- Organisational change planning
- Market growth and innovation
- Business model development
Inform investment and policy with robust analysis
We deliver evidence-based insight to support complex decisions:
- Economic impact assessments
- Policy design and evaluation
- Regulatory and cost-benefit studies
- Sector competitiveness reviews
Plan for uncertainty with data-driven insight
We support resilience planning through forward-looking models:
- Market research and trends
- Scenario planning and sensitivity testing
- Competitor benchmarking
- Strategic risk analysis
Turn ideas into results with creative thinking
We guide clients through innovation and experience design:
- Design thinking workshops
- Innovation and digital strategy
- Customer experience design
- Concept testing and feedback

Why Grant Thornton
Our team blends consulting, research and policy experience to offer real-world strategic support. We work closely with Northern Ireland organisations to shape plans that are practical, resilient and built for impact.
With Grant Thornton, our clients receive:
- Evidence-based decisions: Strategic advice grounded in robust insight
- Commercial and policy focus: Understanding that bridges public and private priorities
- Local and global expertise: Informed by regional knowledge and international best practice
- Collaborative working: Co-designed solutions that reflect your operating context
- Innovation mindset: Support that fosters creative thinking and real-world delivery
Let’s build a strategy that delivers results. Talk to our Northern Ireland Strategy and Economics team.
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