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ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has unveiled a new fast-track pathway that enables experienced auditors from around the world to gain the UK Audit Qualification (AQ) – and progress to ICAS membership and Chartered Accountant (CA) status – more quickly than ever befo
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The James Hutton Institute has appointed Jane Mitchell CA as a non‑executive director to its board. Born and raised on her family farm in Inverurie, Ms Mitchell brings more than 30 years of experience in the finance sector to the institute. She currently serves in a business advisory role with acc
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MHA has promoted two directors to partner level in Scotland, recognising the contributions of long-serving members of its Edinburgh and Aberdeen teams. In Edinburgh, Ben Sutherland has been promoted to partner from director, having started with the firm as a trainee chartered accountant 13 years ago
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Anderson Strathern has announced a series of senior promotions across its Edinburgh, Glasgow and Orkney offices. Four lawyers have been promoted to director and partner level, following a period of sustained activity for the firm, particularly in rural and estates, private client and commercial real
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Commercial property consultancy Ryden has announced a series of internal promotions and a key strategic hire in Aberdeen. Daniel Stalker has been promoted to partner in the investment team, while Cameron Whyte becomes partner in the agency team in Edinburgh.
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Loganair has appointed Scott Cunningham as chief financial officer, bringing over 25 years of finance and leadership experience to the team. Mr Cunningham has played a pivotal role in the growth and transformation of multiple international businesses. He has held senior positions across the Clyde Bl
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Zudu has appointed Paul Duffy as its new CEO, while the Scottish AI enablement and software development firm has moved its Edinburgh headquarters to Commercial Quay in Leith. Mr Duffy steps up to the CEO role from managing director as Zudu's founder James Buchan moves to lead ePass as CEO, a GovTech
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ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has unveiled a new fast-track pathway that enables experienced auditors from around the world to gain the UK Audit Qualification (AQ) – and progress to ICAS membership and Chartered Accountant (CA) status – more quickly than ever befo
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Sedulo Group has expanded into Scotland with the acquisition of accountancy practice Smith & Wallace and the launch of a new Glasgow office. Sedulo is a national mid-tier advisory firm, ranked number 57 in the Accountancy Top 100, with offices in Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, London
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Accountants and business advisors CT has promoted two of its colleagues to director level. Phil Pagan, from the firm’s Corporate Tax team, and Claire Proctor, CT’s Head of Payroll, will move into their new senior roles from April.
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The accountancy regulator has issued what it describes as the world's first guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in auditing, making clear that firms cannot hold the technology responsible when things go wrong. Mark Babington, executive director of regulatory standards at the Financial Rep
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EY has set aside nearly £200 million to cover regulatory fines and legal claims in the UK, the highest level ever disclosed by the firm, as it confronts a growing number of challenges to the quality of its audit work. According to its annual report filed at Companies House, EY increased its pr
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A new local venture is set to open in Tarbert this April, combining a convenience shop, a deli, and a guesthouse in one central location on the Isle of Harris.
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Farmer Autocare has been acquired by Belfast-based Kerr’s Tyres Group, bringing together two family-run organisations with strong community roots. Farmer Autocare, a Scottish car maintenance and servicing business, was founded by Sir Tom Farmer in 2003. The Company has grown rapidly over recen
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Wbg is advising Scottish tourism and hospitality businesses to consider their financial structure to boost their resilience. With new data from the Scottish Tourism Alliance highlighting a growing vulnerability: more than half of tourism and hospitality businesses have less than three months of cash
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Rutherglen-based Certum, has beaten more than 115 international competitors to secure a $2 million (c. £1.5m) contract to lead the development of a next-generation managed services model designed to redefine how IT support businesses operate, building the MSP model of the future. The Scottish
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Newly inaugurated media company Hero Media & Entertainment Ltd has acquired Scottish Financial News as part of its purchase of Dundee Press Agency Ltd, E News Now Ltd, and Daily Business Ltd as a first step in its “buy, build and launch” media strategy. Dundee Press Agency Ltd and E
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