Accountancy

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has commenced an investigation in relation to the audit conducted by Deloitte LLP of the financial statements of Go-Ahead Group plc. The investigation concerns the years ended 3 July 2021, 27 June 2020, 29 June 2019, 30 June 2018, 1 July 2017, and 2 July 2016.

Chiene + Tait (C+T) has announced the promotion of Kirsty Paton to the level of director. Ms Paton joined C+T in 2014, shortly after graduating from the University of Aberdeen, when she was recruited by Senior Tax Partner, Neil Norman. Over the past eight years she has worked alongside Neil to set u

BDO LLP has been confirmed as the latest occupier at BAM TCP Atlantic Square Limited’s 2 Atlantic Square, located on York Street in Glasgow’s International Financial Services District.

Ken Pattullo and Kenny Craig of Begbies Traynor have been appointed joint administrators of Renfrew-based bus company Gibson Direct Ltd. Established in 1996, it had a fleet of 50 vehicles and operated in Glasgow and across Scotland.The bus company provided transport for football fans and held a numb

Derek Forsyth and Nicola Banham, partners with Azets, have been appointed joint administrators of Bracknell Property LLP and Bracknell Property Subco Limited.

Partners at Grant Thornton saw their pay rise by 35% in 2021, according to the firm's 2021 Annual Report. Grant Thornton's 190 UK partners, took home £611,000 for their work in 2021. However, this remains significantly less than partners at Big Four firms.

Big Four accountancy firm EY has revealed plans to double the size of its UK consulting team by 2026, with more than half of the new roles to be based in cities including Glasgow and Edinburgh. The firm currently has 5,100 consultants within the firm, however, it hopes to increase this to over

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has launched a new public finances accountability guide to provide the first comprehensive source of the public finance accountability arrangements between the UK and Scottish governments. The Accountability Matrix, which explains the complet

Specialist business advisory firm FRP has announced the launch of its new Glasgow office at The Beacon, 176 St Vincent Street, in the heart of the city centre. The move follows FRP’s appointment of partners Michelle Elliot and Stuart Robb in 2021, and will see a 13-strong team now based in Gla

Chartered accountants Wylie & Bisset has promoted Claire Dalrymple from director of corporate services to associate partner. This latest promotion follows less than a year after Ms Dalrymple’s promotion from senior audit manager to director of corporate services following her Audit Qualifi

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has signed a long-term lease at Glasgow’s 2 Atlantic Square. At the heart of the city’s business district, the Grade A, BREEAM “Excellent” building will provide the ideal base for BDO’s team of 130 with room for growth as i

Henderson Loggie Financial Planning has announced the appointment of industry expert Susan Pringle as managing director to lead the delivery of the firm’s Scotland-wide growth strategy. Ms Pringle takes up the role in April from her position as head of operations and executive director with th

EQ Accountants has appointed Gordon Buist as a new partner in its Glenrothes office. Mr Buist joins the firm today, having previously worked at Dunfermline-based practice Condies as their director of tax.

Businesses have less than a week to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Value Added Tax (VAT) becoming mandatory for VAT-registered businesses on 1 April, HMRC has revealed. MTD helps taxpayers get their tax returns right by reducing common mistakes as well as saving time managing their tax aff

Business advisory firm Grant Thornton UK has strengthened its Scottish tax team with the appointment of Stephen Foster as associate director of tax and capital allowances. Mr Foester's appointment follows a series of nationwide new hires for the firm’s tax team due to strong demand from client