Johnston Carmichael

Amanda Collinson discusses the necessity for Scotland’s food and drink sector to strategically pivot its export focus from the established, yet now tariff-laden, US market to the burgeoning and high-potential market of India. Scotland’s food and drink sector is rightly proud of its globa

Johnston Carmichael has grown its construction and property incentives expertise with the appointment of a new tax specialist. Alison McGlashan has been appointed as a director in the company's Inverness office, strengthening its tax expertise in capital allowances and other construction and propert

Members of Johnston Carmichael’s Dundee office laced up their boots for children’s charity The Archie Foundation at last weekend’s Kiltwalk in the city.

A long-serving partner at Johnston Carmichael has marked his retirement by embarking on a remarkable journey to deliver humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Roddy Anderson, 64, who retired in May from his role as business advisory partner in the firm’s Forfar office, spent over three decades advising

Johnston Carmichael restructuring partner Graeme Bain has been appointed provisional liquidator of Ballantine Castings Limited. Based in Bo’ness, West Lothian, Ballantine Castings is an iron foundry which can trace its roots back almost 200 years.

Johnston Carmichael has pledged its support for the prestigious Tall Ships Races in Aberdeen by sponsoring a sail trainee place for a young person living in the local area. The sponsorship will give a person aged between 15 and 25 in the AB postcode the chance to take part in the experience of a lif

Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed ecosystem expert Calum Purdie as its new head of technology and life sciences. Mr Purdie, who joined Johnston Carmichael two years ago, succeeds partner Shaun Millican, who is now head of business advisory and sits

Johnston Carmichael has launched a new podcast series that puts leadership in the spotlight, offering honest, thoughtful conversations with a variety of leaders. Titled ‘Who’s Steering This Thing?’, the series is hosted by Martin Osler, partner and chief people officer, and Jude Le

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its senior team with five promotions, comprising four new partners and one director. These appointments are among 93 promotions announced across the firm this month, underscoring its continued expansion across the UK.

The UK is losing the very skills and supply chain required to deliver its net zero ambitions, with a growing share of energy sector jobs, investment and innovation shifting abroad.

Johnston Carmichael has bolstered its financial services (FS) division with the appointment of Thuy Vo as audit director in its Glasgow office. Ms Vo, who joins from a Big Four firm, brings over two decades of experience in the sector, with a specialism in audit and assurance for alternative investm

Acknowledging the prevalent issue of burnout within the accountancy profession, Martin Osler, Johnston Carmichael's chief people officer, details the proactive strategies and cultural shifts his firm is implementing to foster better employee wellbeing and create more positive work experiences. Burno

A new £1.3 million coopering facility, Trossachs Cooperage, is set to launch in Callander, Stirlingshire, this May, heralding a significant vote of confidence in Scotland’s whisky industry. Johnston Carmichael has played an instrumental role in bringing the venture to fruition by connect

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Rachel Jones, founder of online brand protection specialist SnapDragon, and Elizabeth Pirrie, CEO of AccelerateHER, to its Tech Advisory Board. The pair join a distinguished group of independent experts, who provide strategic guidance to support 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