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

Johnston Carmichael has collected over 100 items of new and lightly worn pre-loved clothing for charities that help unemployed men and women back into work. The clothes are being shared with Smart Works Scotland, which provides clothing and coaching to help women into employment, and Grassroots Clot

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its audit governance team with the recruitment of two independent non-executive directors (INEs). Les Clifford and Michael Timar have more than 70 years’ experience working within the profession and are the first non-executive directors to be appointed by t

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with the promotion of four partners and a director. In total, the accountancy firm has promoted 65 people across the business this month. The latest round of promotions adds to 97 people already promoted this calendar year, accounting for almo

Scott McFarlane looks at the challenges businesses face in complying with National Minimum Wage and new tipping regulations during the Christmas season. As the festive season approaches, hospitality and retail businesses are gearing up for a surge in activity. Christmas marks a significant spike in

Over 90% of financial services firms are considering mergers and acquisitions as a means of growth, according to Johnston Carmichael. More than two in five respondents to the firm's 2024 Financial Services Survey identified M&A as a major part of their growth strategy, while 52% said they would

Johnston Carmichael has partnered with European accelerator and early-stage advisory firm Mountside Ventures to empower emerging VC managers and bolster the fundraising system. The firm was selected as Mountside Ventures’ Emerging VC Managers Accelerator Programme’s sole accountancy

Accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has welcomed 61 students into the firm following growth across the UK. The recruits will be spread across the firm’s offices in Scotland and Newcastle, where Johnston Carmichael recently moved to bigger premises as it grows its head co

Johnston Carmichael has moved into a new, state-of-the-art office in Elgin Business Park, and appointed Scott Dunbar as head of office. The purpose-built and open plan office has now officially opened, welcoming 110 team members and representing a new chapter for the firm which was founded in Moray