Accountancy

A partner at KPMG Australia has been fined AU$10,000 (c. £5,200) after being caught using artificial intelligence to cheat on an internal training module – ironically, one focused on the professional use of AI. The firm’s monitoring systems detected the individual uploading course

A UK government decision to push back mandatory public filing of detailed profit and loss accounts for small companies beyond 2027 is being welcomed as a significant boost for Scotland’s SME sector by Henderson Loggie. With SMEs accounting for 98% of all Scottish businesses, the firm says the

Nearly 80% of Chartered Accountants do not have confidence in the health of the Scottish economy and are calling for government action to make Scotland a more attractive place to do business, a new survey from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has revealed. In the first poll

In response to insights from over 900 finance leaders, ACCA has created the Technology in Finance certificate series – a four-part programme designed to give finance teams the practical, future-ready tools to thrive in a fast-evolving world. Technology is transforming finance, from data and AI

TC Group, a UK-wide accountancy and advisory firm, has expanded its Scottish presence by merging with the long-established MMG Chartered Accountants. Founded in Dundee in 1927, MMG brings a century of expertise and a network of seven locations across Scotland to the partnership. The deal follows TC

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and Heriot-Watt University (HWU) have launched a master’s programme, offering a streamlined and globally accessible route to becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA). Delivered by HWU’s award-winning Edinburgh Business School, the MA

Scotland-founded AAB and Kreston Reeves have announced a deal that propels the combined business beyond the £200 million annual revenue threshold. Supported by investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives, this partnership represents AAB’s largest deal to date and its 18th since 2021. The

Forvis Mazars has welcomed a new partner to its Scottish risk consulting service line with the appointment of Chartered Accountant Elizabeth Young, who joins the firm’s Glasgow office. In this role, Ms Young will establish and grow a dedicated risk assurance practice in the region, with a part

By 2035 how, when and where finance professionals work, as well as the nature of the work itself, will look very different, according to ACCA. In a new survey by ACCA, 55% of UK respondents said flexible career paths will replace linear paths within the next decade. A further three in ten (30%) in t

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has issued a strong response following the UK government’s announcement that the Audit and Corporate Governance Reform Bill has been scrapped. The accounting body's CEO, Gail Boag, described the decision as "deeply frustrating" highligh

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published the pass rates for the December 2025 exam sitting, marking the largest volume of exams undertaken since December 2021.

Accountancy firm bk plus has strengthened its team in Glasgow with the appointment of David Meldrum as restructuring partner, and the promotion of Christie Murphy to tax director. Mr Meldrum brings over 18 years’ experience in both personal and corporate restructuring and has developed a stron

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has announced it will end remote examinations in a bid to curb a sharp rise in academic misconduct. From March, the global accounting body will require its students to sit assessments in person, effectively ending a practice introduced during

Steve Taylor, the co-founder of Murray Taylor Chartered Accountants, has officially retired after 35 years at the helm of the accountancy firm. Originally from Dundee, the 65-year-old director helped grow the business from a modest team of five to a workforce of 35, specialising in corporate finance

MHA has launched the MHA 1892 Foundation, a new charitable initiative designed to address the financial literacy gap among young people across the UK. Following a successful pilot in the North West of England, which awarded eight grants in 2023, the foundation is now rolling out nationwide. It offer