Grant Thornton surveys reveal trends and provide benchmarking data for a variety of industries and for the economy as a whole.
Bank Executive Survey
This well-respected industry survey covers trends in banking. It is the oldest continuous independent study of its kind on this subject.
Business and Foreign Investing 2008
This survey of 250 CEOs of large and midsize U.S. companies focuses on aspects of globalization such as foreign outsourcing and investment and the financial accounting involved.
Business Optimism Index
The Grant Thornton Business Optimism Index is a confidence measure of U.S. business leaders. It is derived from the responses to a set of three questions posed to business leaders on a quarterly basis.
Census of Distribution
Annual survey of warehouse/distribution facility metrics, management practices and business concerns.
Census of Manufacturers
Annual study of U.S. manufacturing metrics, managing practices and financial results.
Community Health Systems Survey
Explores the effectiveness of board governance in community health systems and benchmarks best practices. Conducted in collaboration with the University of Iowa and the American Hospital Association. There are two survey reports: Governance in high-performing heath systems and Governance in Nonprofit Community Health Systems.
Defense Finance Survey
Since 2003, the American Society of Military Comptrollers and Grant Thornton have joined together to survey Department of Defense and Uniformed Services financial executives and managers on their opinions of trends and prospects in financial management.
Energy Survey
This annual benchmarking survey of U.S. exploration and production companies reveals insights on such topics as price and employment forecasts, areas of greatest investment potential, spending plans and current industry issues.
Executive Compensation Survey 2009
This survey of 227 U.S. companies seeks to better understand how the current economic downturn is impacting executive compensation programs.
Fast Facts on Food Processing
This collaborative effort between Grant Thornton and Food Processing magazine uses "pulse check" surveys to gather data on current challenges and opportunities in the food industry.
Federal CFO Survey
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA),in partnership with Grant Thornton, has sponsored an annual federal chief financial officer (CFO) survey since 1996.
Federal Chief Human Capital Officer Survey
In 2007, Grant Thornton and the Partnership for Public Service launched their first annual Survey of Federal Chief Human Capital Officers and other key human resources personnel.
Federal CIO Survey
Grant Thornton and the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) collaborate on an annual survey exploring the leading challenges of federal information technology executives.
Government Contractor Survey
This survey is an annual report developed for companies working in, or considering entering the government contractor marketplace. The survey reports trends over the past year and views on current events impacting the industry.
Grant Thornton Business Optimism Index
A confidence measure of U.S business leaders. The BOI is a composite metric covering responses to questions on the overall economy, business growth and employment.
International Business Report (IBR)
Grant Thornton International surveys privately held businesses around the world each year on a range of timely and relevant issues. The IBR also includes regularly issued topical reports featuring more in-depth analysis.
National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Annual survey exploring governance issues and trends of not-for-profit organizations in view of increased scrutiny of board governance.
National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Health Care Organizations
Examines responses to the National Board Governance Survey for Not-for-Profit Organizations from a sub-section of top officials in not-for-profit health care organizations.
Procurement Policy Survey
Every two years, beginning in 2002, the Professional Services Council (PSC) and Grant Thornton have conducted a survey on trends in federal procurement policy. The survey polls senior government officials and practitioners about critical procurement challenges faced by acquisition professionals.
Real Estate Industry Survey
This survey for real estate executives shows how factors in the economic landscape affect and influence the industry; it also highlights market and business growth trends and strategies.
Retirement Plan Survey
Grant Thornton’s Plan Sponsor Retirement Survey explores investments, fees and administrative practices in the area of retirement plans.
State CIO Survey
Survey of U.S. state and territorial CIOs or their equivalents. Conducted in partnership with TechAmerica and the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
Supply Chain Solutions Series
This series of three surveys is intended to provide a snapshot of issues and opportunities in the supply chain industry.
Survey of Senior Financial Executives
Grant Thornton conducts periodic surveys on current financial reporting issues, from Sarbanes-Oxley compliance to corporate governance, to accounting and tax questions.
