Topic: Grant Thornton
Business expert backs 4-day week pioneered by Cayman accounting firm
A top academic has backed a summertime four-day work week introduced by a major Cayman accounting firm two years ago.
Grant Thornton Internship Programme a Growing Success
Grant Thornton Cayman Islands’ Internship Programme welcomed 22 interns over a 13-week period this summer.
Grant Thornton Celebrates Success of Young Caymanian Interns Transitioning to Full-time Employees
As summer approaches, Grant Thornton is delighted to share that two of their 2023 summer interns have joined the professional services firm as full-time employees following the successful completion of internships and probation periods in their new roles.
Grant Thornton Raises over US$5,000 for Breast Cancer Foundation and Cancer Society
On Saturday, 23 September, Grant Thornton raised over US$5,000 at a fundraiser viewing of the Rugby World Cup match between Ireland and South Africa in aid of the Breast Cancer Foundation and Cayman Islands Cancer Society (“CICS”).
Justin Hastings named as golf ambassador
Amateur golfer Justin Hastings has joined Holly McLean as the second Grant Thornton sports ambassador in the Cayman Islands, saying he is ready to inspire young Caymanians.
Accountancy firm brings back the 4-day work week
Three-day weekends are back for the summer for employees at one of Cayman’s big-five accountancy firms, signalling longevity to a post-COVID trend of offering employees better work-life balance.
Hastings wins again in second Grant Thornton Summer Series event
Cayman Islands golfer Justin Hastings made it back-to-back victories in the second event of the Grant Thornton Summer Series, played at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on 1-2 July.
Grant Thornton partners with Cayman Rugby Football Union
Grant Thornton Cayman Islands have announced a three-year partnership with the Cayman Rugby Football Union, becoming the title sponsor of the Grant Thornton Cayman Islands National U19 Men’s XV Rugby Team.
Hastings dominant in the opening Grant Thornton Summer Series
Young Caymanian Justin Hastings produced a fine display in the first golf tournament of the 2023 Grant Thornton Summer Series on 3-4 June at...
Business in brief: Grant Thornton, Property Cayman, Loeb Smith, Saffery Champness, DCI
Grant Thornton Cayman Islands presented the Cayman Islands Humane Society and the YMCA of the Cayman Islands with a cheque for more than US$10,000 each, raised at its annual golf event.
Grant Thornton raises over US$20,000 for charities during golf championship
On 10 January, Grant Thornton Cayman Islands presented the Cayman Islands Humane Society and the YMCA of the Cayman Islands with a cheque for...
Business in brief: Calderwood, MUFG Investor Services, Grant Thornton, Collas Crill, Harneys
Governance firm Calderwood has been named ‘Best Offshore Governance Firm’ at the HFM US Services Awards 2022.
Could a 4-day working week be part of Cayman’s future?
In a first-of-its-kind experiment in Cayman, Grant Thornton is offering employees a reduced 4-day-week in the summer months. The Compass examines the pros and cons of a global movement towards a shorter work-week.
The Issue Explained: How 4-day-week trials work
Around the globe, including in Cayman, businesses are starting to experiment with a shorter working week. Could this be the future for all of us? And how is it possible for businesses to survive while allowing employees extra leisure time?
Holly McLean Named Grant Thornton Cayman Islands’ First Golf Ambassador
Holly McLean is preparing for the 2022 summer amateur events where she and other top international golfers strive to gain exemptions into the largest amateur golf tournaments.
Grant Thornton Announces New Partnership with the Cayman Islands Golf Association
Grant Thornton in the Cayman Islands are delighted to announce a five-year partnership with The Cayman Islands Golf Association (CIGA), becoming the title sponsor of the Cayman National Teams.
Business in brief
Two new members have joined the graduate programme of Grant Thornton’s audit, tax and advisory practice in the Cayman Islands.
Business in brief
Grant Thornton Cayman Islands has presented the Cayman Islands Humane Society and YMCA of the Cayman Islands each with a cheque for more than US$7,000 from its annual golf event fundraiser.
Business in brief
AM Best affirms credit rating of Cayman First Insurance
AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” of Cayman First Insurance, the property/casualty...
Grant Thornton expands service offering with new tax practice
Global accountancy, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton have announced the establishment of a new tax practice in Cayman and the appointment of Chris Willemse to lead the division.
FIFA to resume funding Cayman football
The findings of an audit into the finances of the Cayman Islands Football Association will not be made public, the association’s president Alfredo Whittaker has said.
Grant Thornton ordered to pay US$100M for Cayman-related tax scheme
The Supreme Court of Kentucky ruled last week that Chicago-based Grant Thornton should pay a U.S. hotel operator some US$100 million for marketing a tax scheme the accounting firm knew would likely be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service.
Grant Thornton staff help YMCA
Swapping their computers and desks for a day of outdoor work, staff at Grant Thornton converged on the Field of Dreams on Friday to spruce up the YMCA site, as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility day.
Irma evacuees, volunteers spruce up old Savannah school
A 77-year-old symbol of early school days and monument to its many graduates got a fresh coat of white paint from caring hands in the community last Friday.
