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Global professional services firm using AI-powered audit agents and data analytics across audit, tax, and advisory practices.
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Updated 6/16/2026
About Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton is a global professional services firm leveraging AI-powered audit agents and advanced data analytics to transform audit, tax, and advisory practices. The firm develops proprietary technology solutions designed to modernize engagement delivery while maintaining audit quality and standardization across its service lines.
Recent News & Trends
- gtap Launch: Grant Thornton U.S. debuted gtap, a cloud-based AI-enabled audit infrastructure featuring automated workpapers and agent-assisted workflows that standardize data ingestion and enable full-population analysis across audit engagements.
- Automation Focus: The platform modernizes the audit lifecycle by automating data transformation and analysis, reflecting broader Big Four momentum toward AI-driven efficiency gains.
- Industry Shift: Grant Thornton's investment in audit automation aligns with sector-wide trends, as competitors like PwC and EY are reallocating support staff roles displaced by AI capabilities.
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