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New research from audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has revealed that business leaders are not familiar with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). For those who are, nearly a quarter (24%) are not making any attempt to measure the potential impact that their ESG goals might have on the enviro

New research from RSM has revealed that mid-market retailers are looking to invest in their physical stores in the next two years – increasing store space and enhancing the in-store customer experience. The survey revealed that 58% of physical retailers plan to increase the footprint of their

RSM UK in Scotland has strengthened its plans for long-term growth almost doubling its annual trainee intake, recruiting a record number of trainees, with the majority joining the firm this summer. The leading audit, tax and consulting firm has recruited 39 new recruits across five Scottish offices,

Scottish hotel occupancy rates jumped six per cent in August as the thriving staycation market increased levels for the fourth consecutive month, according to the RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, compiled and produced by STR and analysed by RSM, shows the average occupancy rate in Scotland has risen fr

Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed Ross Stupart as the new office managing partner of its Edinburgh office. Mr Stupart joined RSM in 2017 from KPMG and is a prominent tax adviser in the market advising fast growing global privately owned businesses. With over 20 years’ experience

A vacant builder’s yard and workshop in Bannockburn village has been sold out of liquidation to property developers Lovell Partnership Ltd in a deal which will regenerate the historical site and create 41 new homes, including ten affordable properties. Paul Dounis and Lindsey Cooper of RSM Res

UK car production rose significantly, but artificially, in April according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Britain made 68,306 cars compared to just 197 a year ago when Covid restrictions effectively halted manufacturing. The performance

UK retail sales volumes rose 9.2% month-on-month in April, according to the latest figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The latest insolvency statistics in Scotland remain at unprecedented low levels down 17% when compared to April 2020 and down 63% on April 2019 due to ongoing government support. As key government support ends such as VAT deferral, rent moratorium and the furlough scheme, RSM predicts a doubling of

Shirley McIntosh, RSM's head of tax in Scotland, discusses whether Scotland can afford the financials of independence. The Scottish people have elected their new Parliament and pro-independence parties have increased their majority. The independence debate often runs on emotion, but cool heads will

Jim Burberry, RSM's head of VAT and indirect tax in Scotland, discusses the impact of the devolution of VAT in Scotland. The SNP’s election manifesto makes a commitment to ‘Strengthening of Scotland’s tax powers with the devolution of VAT’ (page 47).

Shirley McIntosh, RSM’s head of tax in Scotland, details the importance of tax during an election campaign. Five years ago tax was a hot topic in the Scottish Parliamentary election. How the newly devolved tax powers would be used to deliver policy was part of every party’s manifesto. Bu

UK car production rose 46.6% in March, the first increase after 18 months of decline, with 115,498 cars manufactured, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The number of new tech companies being set up in Scotland rose by 12% in 2020 according to new analysis by audit, tax and consulting firm RSM. In total, there has been 545 tech businesses incorporated in 2020 according to data held by Companies House, a 12% increase compared with 485 in 2019. Scotla

The RSM Financial Conditions Index has continued to improve, and with it a trajectory that steepened marginally, reflecting a wider more optimistic mood amongst policymakers and analysts as they revise up their Q1 GDP figures. The firm’s Index, an aggregated performance indicator of currency,