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Introduction
Grant Thornton (Vietnam) Limited, a member firm of Grant Thornton International Limited, established offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh in 1993. Grant Thornton (Vietnam) Limited is ranked the seventh in the auditing industry by the Ministry of Finance. The mission is "To be the leading service provider in the Greater Mekong region, providing distinctive client service and bold leadership through empowered people".

The firm operates 250 professionals and 15 partners and focuses on providing assurance, tax, advisory and outsourcing services to other firms and organizations in order to unlock their potential for growth. Specific industries of expertise include advisory services and areas of expertise include: energy & resources, financial services, food & beverage, public sector, real estate & construction, technology, travel tourism leisure and not for profit.

Early history
In 1993, Grant Thornton (Vietnam) Limited became an independent member firm of Grant Thornton International. Initially it was a joint venture with Concetti.

In 1997, Grant Thornton Vietnam was converted to a 100% foreign owned enterprise, and opened a branch in Ho Chi Minh City.

In 1998, we officially became a full member of Grant Thornton International.

In 1999, the firm's name was changed to Grant Thornton (Vietnam)

Recent history
In 2007, Grant Thornton (Vietnam) Limited met the criteria to audit listed companies.

In 2013, Grant Thornton Vietnam Ltd celebrated 20 years. Also in this year, Grant Thornton Vietnam has been listed as the only foreign invested firm that has been permitted to determine the value of 100-per-cent state-owned enterprises by the Ministry of Finance Vietnam.

In 2015, Grant Thornton Vietnam was listed as the only foreign invested firm that has been permitted to determine the value of 100-per-cent state-owned enterprises by Ministry of Finance Vietnam.

Services
Grant Thornton offers four main service lines

-	Audit and Assurance

-	Tax Services

-	Advisory Services

-	Outsourcing Services

Audit and Assurance
The company focuses on enhancing the value of audit services to businesses and business owners. Assurance services are provided to

•	Public companies

•	Foreign invested companies

•	Locally owned business

•	Non Governmental Organisations and donor funded projects.

Tax Services
Grant Thornton Vietnam help corporate Clients structure their investment in Vietnam and assist those operating internationally to capitalize on the lowest effective tax rates across multiple jurisdictions. The services help deal with tax authorities, providing regular tax updates, traning and seminars

Advisory Services
The Advisory Services team is to help clients develop effective business plans and strategies. The complete range of services including Lead Advisory, Transaction Support, Business Valuation, Equitisation Consulting, Listing Preparation, Business Improvement, Restructuring, Project Finance and Succession Planning.

Outsourcing Services
Grant Thornton Vietnam provide a full accounting, payroll and tax outsourcing service which include data entry; preparation of monthly financial statements; payroll services; and preparation of monthly tax returns for submission to the local tax department.

Industries
Energy and Resource

Financial services

Food & Beverage

Not for profit

Public sector

Real estate & construction

Technology

Travel Tourism Leisure

Merger
From 1st July 2014, Grant Thornton Vietnam Ltd and Nexia ACPA Auditing & Consulting Co Ltd ("ACPA") are to merge officially. The merged firm will be part of the Grant Thornton global network and will practice under the Grant Thornton name. The merger brings together a leading professional services firm in Vietnam with an excellent combination of professional team of 14 partners and more than 220 professional staff in offices located in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Awards
Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister of Vietnam for contributing and developing Independent Auditing Services in Vietnam

2011, Golden Dragon Award 2011-2012 for the Best financial services

2012, Golden Dragon Award 2012-2013 for the High quality services

2014, Golden Dragon Award 2014 for the High quality services