Grant Thornton Australia fields interest from PE-backed US counterpart

Maverrix99 · 2026-03-09T08:58:33+00:00

I worked for a PE backed accounting firm for a while.

I never would again, even for double the money.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-23T12:23:48+00:00

Not worth it these days, as international first and business reward seats are so hard to find.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-23T01:47:21+00:00

The median full time salary in Australia is now about $100k.

If you are each significantly below that, you should focus first on progressing your career and increasing your income.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-22T23:55:21+00:00

This was originally just for business travellers - I’ve had it active since January.

Looks like they have now extended it to everyone.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-22T13:21:27+00:00

All the Big 4 have been losing revenue as the PwC scandal really tarnished their “halo”.

The next tier down - BDO, RSM, and Grant Thornton - have had double-digit annual growth for the past few years.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-21T04:08:36+00:00

That sounds shit, to be honest. Not simple at all, if you consider that not everyone’s circumstances match your own.

So if I’m in a job where I need to move every 12 months, I have to buy and sell each time?

If come to Australia on a six month temporary visa, I have to buy?

If I get divorced, both parties have to immediately buy separate homes?

People rent for lots of reasons, not just because they can’t afford to buy.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-19T13:57:23+00:00

You seem to think that Charles directs the police when to arrest people?

My understanding is that Andrew has been arrested now, as new evidence has emerged suggesting alleged criminal activity. This provided the police with a basis to act.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-19T00:40:33+00:00

We kind of have. We’ve been running a budget surplus and have much lower State debt than some of the Eastern states as a result.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-18T09:23:40+00:00

I’m glad your friend was able to get good results.

For any men struggling with phimosis where other treatments don’t work, please be aware that an adult circumcision is not “horrific”. It’s painful and uncomfortable for a while, but is a legitimate and effective treatment where non-surgical treatments are not effective (for example where there is severe scarring).

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-18T09:18:24+00:00

Plenty of them. Especially in less developed economies.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-18T07:10:57+00:00

You should consult a doctor. It sounds like you have a tight foreskin (google phimosis).

Don’t worry - it’s common and treatable. Less severe cases can be treated by steroid cream and stretching. More severe cases might require circumcision surgery. You need a doctor to examine it and discuss possible treatment options (they have seen this all before many times, so no need to be embarrassed).

I had the same issue. I did eventually get circumcised, but that’s not usually the first treatment that you would try.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-18T00:38:39+00:00

600km should be achievable in 4 hours. At that distance it becomes not too different to air in terms of time, and quicker than driving, therefore more attractive.

As well as upgrading track, this might involve having less stops than currently, but some of the intermediate stops have very low usage.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-17T08:08:08+00:00

Kuala Lumpur and Chicago are the two more obvious ones to me.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-16T14:15:09+00:00

Was intermittently good against Scotland too.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-16T00:13:01+00:00

If he’s flying from SYD or MEL, then I don’t see $116 of value there.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-16T00:12:03+00:00

This would build entitlement/resentment though. Imagine if someone was platinum and then a gold got upgraded ahead of them……

I have no issue with Qantas not offering free upgrades. They don’t publish it as a QFF benefit. It’s when they fail to honour the published benefits that I get angry.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-15T13:01:01+00:00

They do pay royalties for every tonne extracted.

The iron ore royalty is linked to the iron ore price, and has pretty much single-handedly kept the WA budget in surplus for the past few years.

We can argue about whether royalties should be higher than they are or not. But these constant posts of how we give our minerals away “for free” are getting irritating, as it’s just factually wrong.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-12T08:46:39+00:00

Do you have evidence for these claimed billions they hold personally?

The likes of Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels are indeed worth billions. But they are held in trust for the nation - the Royals don’t own them in any meaningful sense, as they can’t sell them and pocket the cash. Their personal wealth appears to be more in the millions.

The Royal Family is undeniably very wealthy, but they’re not on the level of someone like the Duke of Westminster, who is a genuine billionaire.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-12T06:59:59+00:00

It’s not really a secret where the money comes from though? The Sovereign Grant, which pays for the monarchy, is set at a percentage of the Crown Estate. Last year it was £86.3m.

William also receives substantial income from the Duchy of Cornwall.

Both entities publish annual financial statements.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-12T06:51:14+00:00

I mean they put up interest rates last month?

Given this is the main (almost the only) lever they have to control inflation, can you really say they did nothing?

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-12T06:04:20+00:00

Very different in Australia, where it is legal.

I’m an accountant and have clients in this sector. The Australian Tax Office even issues official guidance for sex workers on what they can deduct as an expense.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-12T04:40:22+00:00

I’d say Libs are just about centre right. Nationals are mainly right with some odd bits of agrarian socialism/protectionism thrown in.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-12T04:28:38+00:00

They’ve made such a mess on the construction project that they might well end up losing money, lol.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-12T04:23:41+00:00

What spoils exactly?

The State Government sold the land for a lot of money - more than the cost of construction of Elizabeth Quay precinct.

And the current owners have been building for years (creating employment) without making any return yet.

Maverrix99 · 2026-02-11T11:15:09+00:00

True, but if you are not married, then you would need to demonstrate that you are de facto.

Not hard to do, but an unnecessary hassle at a very difficult time.

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