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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has expressed its support for the new UK government's economic growth agenda, particularly welcoming the long-awaited commitment to audit reform and corporate governance, set out in a packed King’s Speech. The commitment to bring f

UK accountancy firms have praised the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for its redefined and market-leading approach to accountancy training. The new approach is already delivering impressive results for students and businesses alike through an evolved delivery model that gives

Henderson Loggie partner and head of tax Kimberley Thomson has been appointed to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) tax board. The tax board is instrumental in shaping tax policy and providing guidance to ICAS members and the broader public, with a focus on relevance, communit

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on winning yesterday's UK general election in a landslide. Following heavy losses for the Conservatives and SNP, and gains for the Liberal Democrats and other parties, the election resulted in a new Labour g

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has urged the next UK government to prioritise audit and corporate governance reform to rebuild trust in businesses and safeguard livelihoods. The call is part of ICAS’ five key asks for the next government aimed at building a more sust

The accountancy profession faces a pivotal moment amidst rapid global change, writes ICAS chief executive Bruce Cartwright CA, discussing the future of the profession as the role of accountants evolves with the needs of society and stakeholders. At a time when the world is evolving faster

Scotland's finance professionals and businesspeople gathered at ICAS' second Sustainability Summit to discuss ever-increasing sustainability and ESG reporting requirements. Held in collaboration with Accounting for Sustainability (A4S) at Edinburgh's Virgin Hotel, the event followed on from the inau

Alison Cornwell CA has been appointed as the new president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for 2024/25. Her appointment marks the fifth female to hold the position in ICAS’ 170-year history.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has marked a record year with the highest number of annual admissions in its 170-year history. Nearly 850 Chartered Accountants (CAs) joined the profession at its annual admission ceremony on 13 April.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has announced the biggest shake up in how it trains accountancy students in its 170-year history, with the launch of a new syllabus and a new way of learning for students. The new syllabus will make sure that the Chartered Accountant (CA

Consilium Chartered Accountants and the ICAS Foundation have announced a partnership aimed at fostering social mobility and inclusion within the accountancy profession. The collaboration seeks to create a "staircase of talent", providing financial support, mentorship, and training opportunities to y

Ken Thomson, the recently appointed chairman of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland's (ICAS) regulation board, has resigned after just a month in the role. His departure comes in the wake of controversy surrounding his previous role as head of the Covid co-ordination directorate of th

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has welcomed the revised UK Corporate Governance Code as a step in the right direction. Bruce Cartwright, chief executive at ICAS, said: “We support the FRC's approach to streamline changes to the new Corporate Governance Code. We belie

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has expressed significant concerns about the latest Scottish Budget, labelling it as "short-sighted" and ineffective in fostering long-term economic growth. Bruce Cartwright CA, Chief Executive at ICAS, said: “The Scottish government&rs

Ahead of today's Scottish Budget, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) have called on the Scottish and UK governments to use the tenth anniversary of the Smith Commission next year to review the implementation of Scotland’s devol