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Annual and short period audit
We perform audit engagements in accordance with the Philippine Standards on Auditing (PSA), as required by required by national legislation or other regulations of agencies such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Insurance Commission (IC), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), etc.
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Review engagement
We provide a limited or moderate level of assurance that financial statements are free from material misstatements, in accordance with the Philippine Standard on Review Engagements (PSRE).
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Financial statements compilation
We help in the preparation of financial statements of clients in accordance with Philippine Standard on Related Services (PSRS) 4410.
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Security offerings services
We provide assurance services for our clients’ debt and equity security offerings. These include audits or reviews of financial statements, examination of prospectuses, and issuance of comfort letters as required.
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Agreed-upon procedures
We perform agreed-upon procedures in accordance with applicable professional standards, delivering factual findings reports tailored to the specific needs of our clients and relevant third parties. Our services include asset and inventory count observations, financial statement translations, and assistance with regulatory applications such as capital stock increases and debt-to-equity conversions.
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Other related services
We help our clients stay ahead of the evolving complexities in the accounting landscape. Our offerings include training programs, transition and implementation planning, and impact assessments related to newly adopted accounting standards, such as Philippine Financial Reporting Standards (PFRS Accounting Standards) and other relevant frameworks.
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Tax advisory
With our knowledge of tax laws and regulations, we help safeguard the substantive and procedural rights of taxpayers and prevent unwarranted assessments.
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Tax compliance
We aim to minimise the impact of taxation, enabling you to maximise your potential savings and to expand your business.
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Transfer pricing
We provide comprehensive Transfer Pricing (TP) solutions suited to the needs of the client.
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Corporate services
For clients who want to do business in the Philippines, we help set up the business and assist in determining the appropriate and tax-efficient operating business or investment vehicle.
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Tax education and advocacy
We offer seminars and trainings on tax-related developments and special issues of interest to taxpayers.
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Business risk services
We cover a wide range of solutions that help you identify, address, and monitor the risks of your business.
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Business consulting services
We help organisations improve their operational performance, efficiency, sustainability, and effectiveness in today’s dynamic business landscape.
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Transaction services
We help organisations provide strategic advice and support throughout the transaction process and provide financial reporting advisory services to help companies successfully navigate the complex financial requirements in a broad range of scenarios.
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Forensic advisory
We provide support to organisations on dispute resolution, fraud prevention and detection, insurance claims, and other situations requiring detailed investigations.
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ProActive Hotline
We empower organisations to uphold integrity through safe and anonymous reporting.
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Sustainability
We promote responsible and innovative practices that reduce our environmental footprint, promote social responsibility, and ensure long-term economic viability
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P&A Academy
P&A Grant Thornton's unwavering commitment to relevance extends to its learning arm - P&A Academy.
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Accounting Services
At P&A Grant Thornton, we handle accounting services for several companies from a wide range of industries. Our approach is highly flexible. You may opt to outsource all your accounting functions, or pass on to us choice activities.
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Payroll Services
We streamline payroll operations with secure, technology-driven solutions that enhance accuracy, ensure compliance, and free organisations to focus on strategic priorities.
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Human Capital Outsourcing Services
We deliver highly trainable and experienced accounting professionals matched to client requirements, covering center and attrition management, and special projects.
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Our values
Grant Thornton prides itself on being a values-driven organisation and we have more than 38,500 people in over 130 countries who are passionately committed to these values.
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Global culture
Our people tell us that our global culture is one of the biggest attractions of a career with Grant Thornton.
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Learning & development
At Grant Thornton we believe learning and development opportunities allow you to perform at your best every day. And when you are at your best, we are the best at serving our clients
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Global talent mobility
One of the biggest attractions of a career with Grant Thornton is the opportunity to work on cross-border projects all over the world.
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Diversity
Diversity helps us meet the demands of a changing world. We value the fact that our people come from all walks of life and that this diversity of experience and perspective makes our organisation stronger as a result.
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In the community
Many Grant Thornton member firms provide a range of inspirational and generous services to the communities they serve.
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Behind the Numbers: People of P&A Grant Thornton
Discover the inspiring stories of the individuals who make up our vibrant community. From seasoned veterans to fresh faces, the Purple Tribe is a diverse team united by a shared passion.
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Students
Whether you are starting your career as a graduate or school leaver, P&A Grant Thornton can give you a flying start. We are ambitious. Take the fact that we’re the world’s fastest-growing global accountancy organisation. For our people, that means access to a global organisation and the chance to collaborate with more than 40,000 colleagues around the world. And potentially work in different countries and experience other cultures.
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Experienced hires
P&A Grant Thornton offers something you can't find anywhere else. This is the opportunity to develop your ideas and thinking while having your efforts recognised from day one. We value the skills and knowledge you bring to Grant Thornton as an experienced professional and look forward to supporting you as you grow you career with our organisation.
Have you ever wondered why you feel so down in the afternoon, maybe even until bedtime, on Sundays? You may be thinking about the activities in the forthcoming work week — an upcoming deadline, seeing another team member whom you don’t work well with, dealing with a demanding client, an uncomfortable working environment, among others. These feelings of anxiety are known as Sunday blues, which can be described as stress in-the-making. If you are experiencing this, you are not alone. In fact, according to a poll conducted by job site Monster, 76 percent of American workers say they get Sunday blues.
It can be experienced by almost everyone in an organization, from on-the-job trainees up to the chief executive officer.
Sunday blues are not some feelings we only experience when we started working. These feelings are similar to how we felt about Sundays when we were in school. This, however, does not mean we should just accept such feelings as a part of life. These mild depressions experienced during Sundays may lead to serious problems that can affect our physical and mental health, as well as our relationships. According to a survey conducted by the sleep experts of TheSleepJudge, some of the symptoms experienced on Sundays include anxiety, disturbed or poor sleep, depressive mood, increased irritability, insomnia and headaches, among others.
To avoid spending half of your Sunday feeling down, here are some practical tips you might want to consider:
– Plan your work ahead on Friday afternoons. Before heading out to your usual Friday night out, prepare the things you might need for the next work week. Scan your calendar and identify which meetings or deadlines are to be prioritized. Are there items you can prepare now, instead of doing them on Sunday or Monday morning? Planning is not only limited to the chores you need to do. You can also plan for fun activities you will look forward to during the work week—eating lunch or samgyeopsal with friends, playing your favorite sport, or watching a movie after work.
– Do chores and errands on Saturdays. Do not overload your Sundays with chores and errands — settling bills, doing the laundry, buying your groceries, etc.— which can remind you of the responsibilities and obligations of adulthood. Try to do some of them on Saturdays, when you still have a Saturday night to look forward to.
– Disconnect from work during weekends. As much as possible, try to control the urge of checking work email during your days off. Of course, this goes without saying that bosses should try harder not to send emails during weekends. Reading email will just disrupt your entire weekend and can worsen your anxiety. You do not want your boss’s face running through your head the entire weekend. Remember, if your boss wants you to do something urgent and important, he or she will call you rather than send an email.
– Schedule activities you enjoy doing on Sundays. Whether it is going to the gym, having dinner with family or friends, attending religious services, going out with your special someone, playing your favorite sport, or watching a Netflix movie or series, the point is to have a meaningful and fun Sunday. Fun does not mean getting drunk. Calling in sick on Monday because of a hangover will not help you get over those paper works.
– Sleep early and get enough sleep. Getting enough rest is important. You need to be physically and mentally prepared to face the week ahead. The quantity and quality of your sleep will define how you will win the battle at work. Imagine waking up feeling drained and worn out on Monday morning when your work week has yet to start.
– Identify what is causing your blues. Having Sunday blues does not necessarily mean it is because of your job in general. In fact, even those who love doing their work also experience the blues and still feel anxious, because of a particular deadline, a client, a report or a colleague. The key is to identify the root causes and address them. Meeting a deadline or working on a report may be easier to do than handling a difficult client or colleague. You may want to consult with the appropriate persons in your organization — a coach, mentor or higher ups.
Sunday blues are not difficult to overcome. We have dealt with them in school and, just like we were advised by our parents back then, there is nothing to worry about if we have done our homework early. Think positive and, besides, it is just five days before Friday once again.
Jerald Sanchez is a partner in the Audit and Assurance division of P&A Grant Thornton, one of the leading audit, tax, advisory and outsourcing firms in the Philippines, with 23 partners and more than 900 staff members. We’d like to hear from you! Tweet us:
@PAGrantThornton, like us on Facebook: P&A Grant Thornton, and email your comments to jerald.sanchez@ph.gt.com or pagrantthornton@ph.gt.com. For more information, visit our website: www.grantthornton.com.ph.
As published in The Manila Times, dated 27 November 2019