Grant Thornton research & reports

Australian cost of residential aged care

In December 2010, Grant Thornton was commissioned by a consortium of industry peak bodies and providers to undertake a national study of the cost of delivering residential aged care services in modern and efficient facilities. This report is the culmination of this research which builds upon our review of New Zealand residential aged care and similar research undertaken by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in the United Kingdom.

Simplifying financial reporting: Fact or fiction

In June 2010, the Commonwealth Government and the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) announced a number of reforms to financial reporting in an attempt to simplifying the financial reporting process.

But have these changes achieved this simplification? In 2011, we surveyed those affected most by the changes - preparers of financial statements as well as their users - to find out.

Cleantech on the rise: Generational opportunities for 21st-century businesses

The world is grappling with environmental realities in a new way. The opportunities ahead for cleantech are global. They belong to leaders of companies who can bring the right vision, talent and intellectual capital together with the right understanding of global cleantech markets, regulatory environments and international operating efficiencies.

Dealtracker

This first edition of Dealtracker analyses the Australian mergers and acquisition and equity markets during the 18 month period from 1 January 2010 to 30 June 2011.

A force for growth: Global private equity report 2011

Over recent years, practitioners within the private equity industry may have been forgiven for thinking they were facing something of a perfect storm, with the industry being challenged on all sides.

Facing an uncertain future: Government intervention threatens the global mining sector

Increasing and unpredictable government intervention across the globe is adding further complextity to a sector that is already heavily laden with risk.

Food for Thought: Industry CEO survey report

Grant Thornton in partnership with Monash University and with the cooperation of the Australia Food and Grocery Council are pleased to release our research report: "Food for Thought". Our research has revealed an industry in relatively healthy shape, but on the cusp of substantial change. There is broad optimism about the future, tempered with a realisation that mergers and acquisitions are likely to refashion the industry landscape.

JUMEX survey

This survey examines the views of junior mining and exploration companies in Australia, and was completed in July 2011, prior to the announcement of the Gillard Government's Carbon Scheme. The results reveal a buoyant outlook for the JUMEX community, even though there is still much volatility in their environment.

To view the 2009 version of this research, please click on the link below.

July 2009

Corporate Governance Reporting Review 2011

Annually, we review Corporate Governance disclosures of ASX listed companies. In prior years we have focused on the ASX300, but in 2011 have extended our review to include all companies in the ASX500.

To view past issues of our Corporate Governance Reporting Review, please click on the links below.

Biotechnology: Industry position survey 2011

Grant Thornton and AusBiotech are committed to working with participants in the biotechnology industry to address issues of importance to them. We are proud to present the findings of our 2011 CEO Industry Position Survey which provides a comprehensive view of issues affecting the industry.

Retirement living: Industry trends and prospects

This is the first report on our findings from the national Grant Thornton/RVA Retirement Living Survey. In light of our ageing population, demographic shifts and changing market drivers, this is a timely review of the evolution of seniors' housing in Australia. This research explores not only the current state of the market, but contrasts the changing expections of future generations of consumers.

Aged residential care service review (September 2010)

This review of aged residential care services in New Zealand is the most extensive ever undertaken and had the highest provider participation rate of any comparable international study. The issues presented are complex and far reaching. There is no escaping the fact that the impending rapid growth in the over 65 year population will exert significant pressure on aged care policies and facilities.

Grant Thornton research into innovation

This survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) examines the thoughts and attitudes of business executives globally towards innovation. The findings of this survey have been combined with insight from Grant Thornton specialists from around the world.