AAB has appointed Lorraine Quinn as partner and head of audit for its Glasgow office. Ms Quinn joins AAB from PwC, during her tenure, she led complex audit engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, supporting businesses across a range of sectors with high-quality assurance, regulatory complian
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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
AAB has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Gary Harding as head of audit. Mr Harding joins AAB with significant experience as audit partner having held roles at EY, BDO and Grant Thornton. In his new role, he will be responsible for the strategic leadership and continued
Dog Consultancy, a Glasgow-based digital marketing agency known for working with blue-chip brands, has fallen into liquidation. On 21 November, Duncan Raggett and David McGinness of AAB were appointed as joint provisional liquidators following a court petition.
AAB has acquired GS Verde Group, marking its expansion into Wales and the South West, while establishing a platform to build a key regional hub. The GS Verde Group operates as a multi-discipline advisory firm, specialising in guiding businesses through a wide range of corporate transactions includin
AAB has appointed a new non-executive director alongside the closure of the deal agreed by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to acquire the firm from August Equity. The transition marks a significant milestone for AAB, positioning the company to maintain its trajectory of sustained growth, while ensuring c
AAB has recruited Andrew Webster as a virtual finance partner in the firm's Aberdeen office. Mr Webster's appointment strengthens AAB's virtual finance function, which supports businesses across all aspects of the finance function from day-to-day transactional work to senior strategic finance helpin
AAB has been recognised for its expertise and client service, securing finalist positions in four national accounting awards. The first of these awards comes from leading online accounting software provider, Xero. AAB has been shortlisted for ‘National Partner of the Year’ in the 2025 Xe
AAB has appointed Mark Lappin as its new head of tax, a move designed to strengthen the firm’s market-leading tax services across the UK and internationally. Based in London, Mr Lappin brings more than 25 years of experience in tax advisory and commercial leadership, including senior roles at
AAB has announced a significant round of promotions, elevating three senior team members to partner and promoting a further 134 employees. The promotions, which affect over 10% of the firm’s 1,000-strong team, are a key part of its ongoing talent development strategy.
AAB has announced that Goldman Sachs Alternatives has agreed to acquire the firm from private equity investor August Equity, pending regulatory approval. The transition marks a significant milestone for AAB, reinforcing the firm’s trajectory of sustained growth while ensuring continuity for cl
AAB has appointed Paul Turner as corporate finance partner, further strengthening its expanding corporate finance team in Central Scotland. In his new role, Mr Turner will lead AAB’s corporate finance team in Edinburgh, working closely with Iain Walker and colleagues across Central Scotland an
Scotland-founded AAB Group's financial planning division, AAB Wealth, has acquired prominent London-based firm Magus Wealth as part of its ongoing strategic growth. This marks AAB's first wealth acquisition in the capital, significantly expanding its footprint in London and the South-east.
AAB has been shortlisted as one of the finalists in this year’s British Business Awards, which celebrates and recognises trailblazers across the UK business community. AAB is the only company which combines both financial and professional services to feature in the shortlist for the Stellar Om
AAB has announced Derek Mair as the new head of office for its Aberdeen branch, effective 1 April 2025. Mr Mair succeeds Graeme Allan, who will transition to a non-executive director role on the AAB Group board.

