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A Big Four accounting firm has announced plans to expand its hiring of ex-offenders following a successful two-year trial period.
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Global real estate firm Avison Young today announced that Richard Cottingham has joined the Scottish land & development team, assuming the role of director. A qualified chartered surveyor, Mr Cottingham brings over 16 years of experience within the Scottish real estate market, specialising in re
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JRW Hogg & Thorburn, which was recently formed through the merger of Borders accountancy firms Hogg & Thorburn and JRW, has appointed Christiaan Hansen as its newest partner. Mr Hansen, who is based at the firm’s Hawick office, is a tax specialist with particular interest in inheritanc
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Insurance services provider Willis Towers Watson (WTW) has announced a raft of promotions and expansions across its Scottish offices. Paul Bernand has been elevated to the position of senior director. He will spearhead the corporate advisory team in Scotland.
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Glasgow-headquartered investment and advisory firm N4 Partners has promoted Andrew Leslie and Ruaridh MacFarlane following its first acquisition for its new property arm, N4 Property. Mr Leslie joined the firm in 2020 and following his new promotion to director, will continue in his operational capa
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The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) has named Jonathan Gibson, CFP Chartered FCSI, and Shaid Moughal ACSI as new co-presidents for the CISI Scotland committee. They will be taking over from Dorothy Hamilton MCSI.
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Unity Trust Bank has promoted Scott Hutchinson to deputy regional director, alongside the appointment of two new relationship managers to its Scotland team. Mr Hutchinson first joined Unity in 2019 as relationship manager, primarily working with independent operators in the charity/third sector
Accountancy
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Dundee-based accountancy firm Ashton McGill, which is founded by father and son Alasdair and Andrew McGill, has announced a 41% increase in annual turnover for 2023. The business attributes this success to an increased portfolio of clients across Scotland, which has propelled it towards achieving a
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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.
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In a significant expansion, two Borders accountancy firms, Hogg & Thorburn and JRW, have formally merged. Having taken effect on 6 April 2024, the amalgamation forms JRW Hogg & Thorburn, marking a milestone in the histories of these long-established firms.
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EQ Accountants has announced its merger with Douglas Home & Co. Part of EQ's expansion plan to triple its turnover in the next five years, the alliance will see the firm's office count increase to 10 locations across Scotland and Northern England, with a combined workforce of 210 professionals.
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N4 Partners has completed a further seven-figure investment to become the majority shareholder of accounting, tax and audit firm Opulus Financial. Opulus has grown rapidly through a series of acquisitions since its inception in 2021, including Wylie & Bisset, George & Co, John Kerr & Co,
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Scottish accountancy and business advisory firm Consilium Chartered Accountants has advised Cofficient on the successful transition to employee ownership. Consilium provided tax and corporate finance advisory services to the founders of the business who sold the company shareholding to an employee o
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The first quarter has seen a significant downturn in cashflow and profits for Scottish businesses, with sizeable contractions recorded across four of the five sectors, according to the latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce quarterly economic indicator.
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An eco-conscious couple have opened their second environmentally friendly luxury log cabin at the foot of the Eildon Hills for holidaymakers.
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Business confidence in Scotland fell significantly in March, according to Bank of Scotland Commercial Banking. The bank's latest Business Barometer showed the overall confidence level dropped 15 points to 41%, with companies reporting lower optimism in their own business prospects, down 10 poin
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Glasgow-based digital marketing agency GRA has embarked on an ambitious international expansion phase with a series of significant contract wins from new players in the dynamic US tech sector. While Scotland remains the dominant market for the full-service agency, the move into the US arena –
