Accountancy

BDO has exceeded £1 billion in revenue for the first time in its century-long history. The firm attributes its 8.6% revenue rise to £1.02bn to its "continued programme of investment" and its focus on serving mid-sized businesses.

Thomson Cooper Accountants has marked three-quarters of a century of growth, innovation and commitment to client service, as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. Formed in Dunfermline on 21 November 1949 by founder T Hunter Thomson and his business partner Harold Cooper, the business has expanded sig

Accountancy and business advisory firm MHA, which has offices in Aberdeen and Edinburgh, has outlined its strategy to become net zero by 2030 as part of a wide range of commitments in its Sustainability ESG Report 2024. The report, which will be published voluntarily on an annual basis, is MHA&rsquo

Chartered accountants and business advisory firm Saffery has relocated its Edinburgh office to 9 Haymarket Square. The firm has had an office in Edinburgh for more than 30 years and its 65-strong team are now based in almost 6,000 sq ft of office space on the fourth floor of 9 Haymarket Square.

Corporate insolvencies in Scotland were 18% higher than in October 2023, according to new figures released today.

PwC UK’s annual Black Friday survey shows that 41% of Scots say they’re interested in buying this year - up from 35% last year.

North-east accountancy firm SBP Accountants & Business Advisers has made a series of internal promotions at its Peterhead office. Following a successful year at SBP, which also has offices in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and Banff, the promotions include Lydia Bugden’s advancement to manager from

Vishal Chopra, who took over from James Kergon as senior partner for KPMG in Scotland, has revealed a new-look senior leadership team. Mr Chopra now oversees a team of more than 900 people across KPMG’s offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. He stepped into the role after having most rece

RMT Accountants & Business Advisors, a member of the Sumer Group, has acquired specialist restructuring practice KSA Group, which has offices in Edinburgh and Berwick, for an undisclosed sum. The KSA Group specialises in pre-insolvency solutions and works with the directors and owners of struggl

Wbg has opened a new office in Prestwick to offer expert business advice to local companies. Located at 104 Main Street, the office is serviced by a dedicated senior team which includes business advisory director Andrew Flinn. The team will be supported by the Wbg partner group who are looking forwa

CT has appointed Karen McBride CA its newest director, who will join the firm's accounts and business advisory (ABA) division in its growing Glasgow office. With a strong focus on technology companies and other start-up businesses, Ms McBride will support the growth and development of the ABA team i

Wbg has acquired the Scottish personal insolvency book of accountants and business advisors Azets for an undisclosed sum. Comprising Trust Deeds, Debt Arrangement Schemes and sequestrations for hundreds of individual cases with a significant book value, the deal highlights Wbg’s ability to sca

Northern Accountants has acquired Dunfermline-based Empowered By Cloud, accountancy expert for the trades and construction industry, for an undisclosed six-figure sum. This strategic move adds 50 new clients and boosts Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants' staff to 45, with a total client base o

Accountancy, business and financial advisory firm Armstrong Watson has acquired Glasgow-based accountancy practice Parkhill Mackie & Co. The merger, which completed last week, will see Parkhill Mackie’s 11 staff, including partners Linda Parkhill and Sandra Mackie join Armstrong Watson&rsq

Accountancy firm BK Plus has acquired Cornerstone Accountants in Glasgow and FourM Accountants in Dundee, adding almost 100 staff and expanding its presence into Scotland. In just over three years since formation, the deal brings BK Plus' office count to 25 offices.