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Efforts to strengthen the pipeline of home‑grown accountancy talent in the Highlands are gathering momentum, as a new networking initiative from ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) brings students together to build connections, share experience and support long-term careers i

Following the Scottish parliamentary election results, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has congratulated the SNP on becoming the largest party in Scotland's new Parliament and is calling for ambitious long-term policies to deliver investment and unlock growth across the cou

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

As Scotland approaches a pivotal election, low confidence in the Scottish economy is already holding back investment and job creation at a time when Scotland can least afford it, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has warned. Results of a survey of ICAS members following the S

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has appointed David Cruickshank CA as its new president, with social mobility in the accountancy profession and the amplification of ICAS’s voice in business placed firmly at the heart of his presidential agenda. Mr Cruickshank was form

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Geoff Day as executive director of engagement and the promotion of Cat Devaney CA to executive director of learning. With an illustrious international career spanning 25 years, Mr D

Nearly four in ten private sector employers are planning to scrap pension salary sacrifice schemes following the Chancellor's decision to cap national insurance relief at £2,000 per year, according to research by Standard Life. The new polling, conducted among 500 business leaders, shows that

ICAS has revealed the 35 leading Chartered Accountants aged 35 and under who make up its CA Rising Stars class of 2026, celebrating talent from across the global profession.

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

More than two-thirds (72%) of accounting professionals fear that generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could produce errors or reach incorrect decisions, according to a year-long research study commissioned by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). The findings come from a

More than 770 newly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) have joined the profession at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Admission Ceremony. The annual event, held this year in Edinburgh on Saturday 7 March, also marked a significant milestone for social mobility, as the ICA

Following the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has warned that a continued reliance on frozen tax thresholds risks undermining economic growth. Gail Boag, CEO at ICAS, noted that while the statement paints a slightly improving economic pi

New UK standards for sustainability and climate-related financial disclosures are positive but "should go further", ICAS has said. The highly-anticipated UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) were published by the UK's Department for Business and Trade this week.

Following the stage three vote in Holyrood to pass the Scottish Budget Bill for 2026/27, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has warned that the budget fails to deliver meaningful change or tackle Scotland’s underlying economic challenges. Chris Barber CA, CFO at ICAS, sa

ICAS (the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) has launched a new professional designation in response to rising global demand for skilled accounting, finance and business talent. The Accounting and Business Professional (ABP) is only the third designation introduced in ICAS’ 172-ye