Accountancy Magazine
Grant Thornton buys royalty-auditing firm
Aulren purchase boosts media team
08 February 2010
Grant Thornton has boosted its media sector team with the acquisition of Aulren, a specialist in the film royalty-auditing business.
The firm, which has been auditing royalty and distribution agreements for major studios for the past eight years, will continue to operate as a stand-alone brand but will offer Grant Thornton’s wider service capability, including international tax consultancy.
Grant Thornton says the deal will enable further expansion.
Chief executive Scott Barnes said: ‘It is great news that Aulren is joining us. Building our expertise in sectors where we are already strong is a key part of Grant Thornton’s strategy.’
Paul Milledge, head of Aulren, said: ‘It can only benefit our clients to have access to the services of Grant Thornton in the UK and across the Grant Thornton International network.’
The firm, which has been auditing royalty and distribution agreements for major studios for the past eight years, will continue to operate as a stand-alone brand but will offer Grant Thornton’s wider service capability, including international tax consultancy.
Grant Thornton says the deal will enable further expansion.
Chief executive Scott Barnes said: ‘It is great news that Aulren is joining us. Building our expertise in sectors where we are already strong is a key part of Grant Thornton’s strategy.’
Paul Milledge, head of Aulren, said: ‘It can only benefit our clients to have access to the services of Grant Thornton in the UK and across the Grant Thornton International network.’
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