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SSE worth £1.47bn to Scottish economy, says PwC report Perth-based energy giant SSE contributes around £1.47 billion to the Scottish economy anually, according to new research carried out by global accountancy firm PwC.

John Finnie Comhairle nan Eilean Siarhas agreed to explore the possibility of investing a portion of the pension fund it shares with The Highland Council in building social and affordable housing.

John Finnie Independent MSP John Finnie has written to the chief executives of the six Highlands and Islands local authorities urging them to follow the lead of Falkirk Council and invest a portion of their pension fund in building social and affordable housing.

Martin Gilbert Aberdeen Asset Management chief executive Martin Gilbert has said that he harbours no worries for his business in the case of a British exit from the EU.

Rod Mathers Rod Mathers is a partner with Henderson Loggie’s corporate finance team.

A Scottish brewery which is inviting its fans to become shareholders has been criticised for not providing an appropriate level of protection for its investors. Craft beer company BrewDog is currently trying to raise £25 million in capital through its fourth release of shares — an initiative it c

Dougal Gunn Sharp Scottish brewer Innis & Gunn has embarked on an innovative fundraising scheme that will see it attempt to raise £3 million through the sale of so-called “beer-bonds” that can be redeemed against beer at its online shop.

James Watt and Martin Dickie Crowdfunding pioneer and Scotland’s largest independent brewer, Brewdog, has announced that it has embarked on the largest ever equity crowdfunding drive attempted in the UK in a bid to raise £25 million.

Dan Price The CEO of an American credit card processing company has today been branded the world’s best boss after taking a nearly $1 million pay cut in order to raise the firm's minimum salary to $70,000.

Ramsay Duff Glasgow-based investment house Maven Capital Partners has announced the completion of a £13.75m deal to buy an empty 6,000m2 office building in Cardiff city-centre for conversion into a 100-bedroom Hotel Indigo, the boutique brand of InterContinental Hotels Group.

A change to the Community (Scotland) Empowerment Bill agreed by the local government and regeneration committee last week encourages public bodies to promote and facilitate participation with people and communities in decision making and budget setting. The move follows huge participation in last ye

Fiona Weir is Tax Director at Johnston Carmicahael. The VAT law on prompt payment discounts changes with effect from 1st April 2015 and will significantly increase the compliance burden for both suppliers and customers.

George Osborne has delivered his sixth Budget as chancellor, and the last of the current Parliament. Below is a summary of the key points announced as compiled by Edinburgh-based accountants Chien + Tait:

Competing in support of the ICAS Foundation at The London Marathon, outgoing ICAS president Karen Scholes CA and Foundation Alumni Ambassador Dean Scobie CA, have raised more than £30,000, with a final goal of reaching £35,000 to assist the next generation of accountancy professionals. M

An Italian national who attempted to defraud a Singapore watch retailer has been sentenced to seven months in prison, in a case that hinged on one extraordinary irony: the watch he believed to be counterfeit was entirely genuine. Singh Deepak, 24, had purchased a Rolex GMT Saru from an acquaintance