Johnston Carmichael

Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed ecosystem expert Calum Purdie as its new head of technology and life sciences. Mr Purdie, who joined Johnston Carmichael two years ago, succeeds partner Shaun Millican, who is now head of business advisory and sits

Johnston Carmichael has launched a new podcast series that puts leadership in the spotlight, offering honest, thoughtful conversations with a variety of leaders. Titled ‘Who’s Steering This Thing?’, the series is hosted by Martin Osler, partner and chief people officer, and Jude Le

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its senior team with five promotions, comprising four new partners and one director. These appointments are among 93 promotions announced across the firm this month, underscoring its continued expansion across the UK.

The UK is losing the very skills and supply chain required to deliver its net zero ambitions, with a growing share of energy sector jobs, investment and innovation shifting abroad.

Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its financial services (FS) division with the appointment of Thuy Vo as audit director in its Glasgow office. Ms Vo, who joins from a Big Four firm, brings over two decades of experience in the sector, with a specialism in audit and assurance for alternative investm

Acknowledging the prevalent issue of burnout within the accountancy profession, Martin Osler, Johnston Carmichael's chief people officer, details the proactive strategies and cultural shifts his firm is implementing to foster better employee wellbeing and create more positive work experiences. Burno

A new £1.3 million coopering facility, Trossachs Cooperage, is set to launch in Callander, Stirlingshire, this May, heralding a significant vote of confidence in Scotland’s whisky industry. Johnston Carmichael has played an instrumental role in bringing the venture to fruition by connect

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Rachel Jones, founder of online brand protection specialist SnapDragon, and Elizabeth Pirrie, CEO of AccelerateHER, to its Tech Advisory Board. The pair join a distinguished group of independent experts, who provide strategic guidance to support Johnston Carmichael&

Johnston Carmichael has named Bryan Shepka as its new head of financial services, succeeding Ewen Fleming who led the sector for six years. Mr Shepka joined Johnston Carmichael in 2023 as audit partner, bringing extensive experience in the wealth and asset management sector, having worked for 14 yea

Johnston Carmichael has relocated its Dundee operations to a larger office to accommodate growth and facilitate plans to double its local workforce. The firm has moved into a new 5,500 sq ft regional hub at the DundeeOne business centre. This is the second time the firm has moved as headcount h

Scottish livestock auctioneer, United Auctions (UA), has transitioned to an employee ownership trust (EOT). The transaction was formally completed on 2nd April 2025, with the assistance of HSBC Bank UK plc, Johnston Carmichael’s corporate finance team, Burness Paull LLP, TLT LLP and Ledingham

Johnston Carmichael has expanded its audit capabilities with the appointment of Jane Ferguson as a new partner. Ms Ferguson has joined from a Big Four audit team and has more than 18 years’ experience in audit, assurance and financial reporting across Scotland.

Moore Global, one of the UK's largest mid-tier accountancy groups, has announced record revenues for 2024, boosted by private equity investment. The network of 227 member firms across 114 countries saw a 13% increase in revenue, reaching $5.1 billion (c. £4bn). While some of this growth came f

When accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael further augmented its team of partners and directors team last summer, it was evident that nurturing new talent from the outset continues to prove valuable. Gillian McColgan was promoted to tax partner based in Aberdeen and Ryan Milne t

Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its private client tax team with the appointment of David Tait as tax director. Mr Tait, who joins the firm's Edinburgh office from a Big Four firm, brings nearly 14 years' experience in tax advisory services, with a particular focus on real estate and property matt