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New analysis suggesting Scotland’s 48p top rate of income tax may have generated £22m less revenue than expected strengthens the case for an evidence-led assessment of how tax divergence is affecting taxpayer behaviour and Scotland’s competitiveness, according to an accountancy bod

Businesses and individuals in England can now benefit from a new professional development route that builds the accounting and business skills needed to advance careers and support organisational success. Through its partnership with the UK’s largest professional education provider BPP, the In

The UK government has opened a consultation on the Insolvency Rules, seeking views on whether the current framework remains clear, proportionate and fit for modern practice. For David Menzies, director of practice at ICAS, the consultation raises important questions about procedure, creditor engagem

Governments must take a far more active role in regulating artificial intelligence (AI), according to a new survey of ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) members.  Six in ten Chartered Accountants (60%) say government intervention on AI regulation should increase - four times

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has announced the winners of its annual CA Rising Stars competition, recognising the brightest young talent from across the global accountancy profession. At a prestigious awards ceremony at London’s Oxo Tower, Jemima Jacobs CA –

Income Tax and National Insurance have emerged as the taxes most urgently in need of reform, according to the first post-Scottish election poll of ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) members. New findings show that more than twice as many Chartered Accountants (39%) identified Inco

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