Grant Thornton

by Stacy Dunn

Grant Thornton is the largest Accounting firm providing Assurance, Tax and Advisory Services for PEI. There are approximately 75 employees on the Island,

Every year, Grant Thornton hires students who wish to earn a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. This designation does not require a business degree, so students pursuing other degrees or graduates from non-business programs may apply. CPA students start work in September. The firm also hires summer students annually, who start in May.

Comments from CPA students

• “Everyone here is friendly and always there to answer any questions you may have or lend a helping hand.”
• “Other CPA students are going through the program with you so you can bounce ideas off each other.”
• “You learn something new every day, and it’s good experience to meet new people and make connections in other industries.”

Based in Charlottetown, Dennis Carver is one of the newest Partners with the company. “My experience at Grant Thornton is second to none,” says Dennis. “It has afforded me a huge opportunity to work with some amazing small business owners and help them grow.”

To learn more about Grant Thornton and apply for job opportunities, visit their career website at www.discoveryourpurple.ca