The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has responded to the government’s landmark package of consultations on the future of the UK’s sustainable finance framework. ICAS has urged stakeholders to actively contribute their feedback since the June launch of the highly ant
Appointments
See all articlesGordon and MacPhail, the Elgin based, family-owned whisky specialist, has appointed Mark Geary as chief executive. Mr Geary has recently been serving as interim chief executive and will now lead the key focus on driving strategic brand growth internationally and strengthening the company’s com
Window and door specialist CR Smith has recruited two highly experienced figures from Scotland’s construction and manufacturing industries to its leadership team, reflecting the firm’s commitment to expanding its public sector operations alongside its long-established domestic customer b
Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed a new chair following its 23rd Annual General Meeting last week. After nine years of dedicated service, five of them as chair, Robin Hill has stepped down from SBHA’s board of management. He is succeeded as chair by Ian McDonald, a Char
RSM UK has appointed Grant Morrison as its new office managing partner in Aberdeen. Since joining RSM in 2021 as an audit partner, Mr Morrison has led and built the firm’s audit practice in Aberdeen, and also leads RSM’s oil and gas sector team across the UK.
Unity Trust Bank has promoted Scott Hutchinson to regional director for the North & Scotland, as the ethical bank continues to strengthen its senior leadership in the regions. Mr Hutchinson first joined Unity in 2019 as a relationship manager and was most recently deputy regional director (North
Edinburgh-based Ooni, at-home pizza oven brand, has announced a strategic leadership evolution to position the company for future growth, product expansion and long-term profitability. As the brand celebrates a milestone of $1 billion (c. £750 million) in sales and nearly 3M ovens sold globall
Accountancy
See all articlesThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has responded to the government’s landmark package of consultations on the future of the UK’s sustainable finance framework. ICAS has urged stakeholders to actively contribute their feedback since the June launch of the highly ant
The latest intake of graduates and students have taken up position at MHA's Aberdeen and Edinburgh offices. Founded in 1869, MHA has a long history of developing the next generation. Across the UK, the firm has taken on 126 graduate and student placements this year. Applications have now opened
More than 80% (eight in ten) of the UK public and professionals see accountants as experts in their field, but a lack of understanding of the role remains, according to new research from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). The findings, published in a ‘Society First&rsqu
Deloitte is considering redundancies at its Aberdeen office as part of a UK-wide review of its internal services teams.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a coaching programme for smaller audit firms, aiming to break the stranglehold of the "Big Four" on the audits of Britain's largest companies.
Business
See all articlesEdinburgh-based Ooni, at-home pizza oven brand, has announced a strategic leadership evolution to position the company for future growth, product expansion and long-term profitability. As the brand celebrates a milestone of $1 billion (c. £750 million) in sales and nearly 3M ovens sold globall
The Scottish Government has announced a support package of approximately £4 million to help retain manufacturing jobs at the bus builder Alexander Dennis in Larbert, Falkirk. The funding will support a company-run furlough scheme until new work can commence.
Targeted funding has delivered a significant increase in the number of trade missions involving Scottish exporters in 2025. The Scottish Government has already approved 17 Scottish Chamber of Commerce missions to countries including the United States, China, Singapore, and Germany. This compar
Scotland's private sector saw a renewed, albeit marginal, rise in output in August, following a modest fall in July. The Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker index rose to 50.3 from 48.7, with any figure above 50.0 indicating expansion.
Port Glasgow-headquartered McLaren Packaging Group, specialist paper and cardboard packaging manufacturer, has undergone a restructure to consolidate and simplify how its family of businesses is presented to the market, building on the strong market recognition of the McLaren name. The restructure h