Grant Thornton LLP welcomes Morrissey Professional Corporation Inc

St. John's accounting firm joins Grant Thornton

ST. JOHN'S, Jan. 7, 2016 /CNW/ - The St. John's accounting firm of Morrissey Professional Corporation Inc  and Grant Thornton LLP have joined forces—offering a greater depth and breadth of service. Chris Brake, Morrissey & Company's former managing partner and owner, has joined Grant Thornton as a partner, along with a team of five accountants. The group has relocated to the Grant Thornton premises at International Place in St. John's.

For years, Morrissey Professional Corporation Inc serviced a large base of private business clients across the Avalon peninsula Its reputation for delivering personalized financial guidance had distinguished it in the local business community.

"We are thrilled to be joining an exciting and growing firm like Grant Thornton whose values and culture mirror our own," Brake comments. "Leveraging Grant Thornton's resources will tremendously benefit both our staff and our clients, giving them access to services we have not been able to provide in the past. We are all very much looking forward working with the Grant Thornton team, both locally and across the country."

Chris Brake and his team's commitment to exceptional service staff, remains unchanged. The only difference is that Grant Thornton is better positioned to provide clients with more extensive tax services and enhanced corporate finance and valuation offerings.

"We're delighted to welcome Chris Brake and his team into the firm. Their collective experience and reputations are a great fit for Grant Thornton in markets where demand for our services is strong," says Kevin Ladner, Regional Managing Partner at Grant Thornton.

About Grant Thornton LLP in Canada 
Grant Thornton LLP is a leading Canadian accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax and advisory services to private and public organizations. We help dynamic organizations unlock their potential for growth by providing meaningful, actionable advice through a broad range of services. Together with the Quebec firm Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton in Canada has approximately 4,000 people in offices across Canada. Grant Thornton LLP is a Canadian member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, whose member firms operate in over 100 countries worldwide.

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