Edinburgh
Our coverage on Edinburgh focuses on the accountancy landscape in Scotland’s capital — a key centre for financial services, audit, and advisory work. Accountancy Today reports on firm activity across the city, including office growth, partner appointments, mergers, client engagements, and regulatory developments specific to the Scottish market. With content tailored to accountants, partners, and firm leaders operating in or around Edinburgh, we provide valuable insight into the trends shaping professional practice in this vital regional hub.
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Jul- 2025 -7 JulyAccounting Firms
Northern Accountants expands into HR with new sister brand
Leeds-headquartered Northern Accountants has launched a sister brand, Northern HR, as the firm advances its goal to become a top 100 UK practice. The new venture will be led by HR business partner Paula Ingham, a former consultancy owner with around 30 years’ experience. A long-standing chartered member of the…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneBusiness
VC and PE drive record UK circular economy investment, says BDO
Investors led by venture capital and private equity firms have injected a record amount of capital into the UK’s growing circular economy sector, according to research from BDO. British circular economy businesses attracted £2.2bn in disclosed funding last year, a 64% increase on 2023’s figure, with 2024’s total boosted by…
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17 JuneBusiness
Scotland keeps position as UK’s second most attractive FDI destination
Scotland secured 135 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2024 and has cemented its reputation as the top UK FDI location outside London, according to data from EY. Despite a drop of seven projects (-4.9%) on the year before, this is still the second highest annual number of projects recorded.…
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10 JunePeople Moves
Deloitte promotes seven to partner in Scotland
Deloitte has announced that it has promoted seven of its people to partner across its Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen offices, including four women. Jennifer Donnachie, Laura MacDougall, Lyndsay MacGregor, Marc McNulty and Paul Cowley have been promoted in Glasgow, alongside Patrick Werner in Edinburgh and Sarah McGavin in Aberdeen. These…
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5 JuneBig Four
Deloitte appoints new Aberdeen partner amid office relocation
Deloitte has appointed Hazel Gray as its new office senior partner in Aberdeen, as the firm officially relocates to new premises in the city centre. Gray, a partner in Deloitte’s global investment and innovation incentives (Gi3) team, succeeds Shaun Reynolds, who held the role for four years. Reynolds will continue…
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May- 2025 -28 MayPeople Moves
RSM expands audit and tax teams in its Aberdeen office
RSM UK has made several hires in its Aberdeen office to support the firm’s “regional and national growth ambitions”. The latest hires include Robbie Simpson as audit director, Ciaran Fines as assistant tax manager, and Naeema Joji as assistant audit manager. Simpson specialises in large complex audit engagements, supporting clients…
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21 MayCompanies
BDO signs new 10-year office lease in Edinburgh
Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has signed a new 10-year lease on a new office at 30 Semple Street. BDO will move into the 8,176 sq ft space in Autumn this year from its City Point base on Haymarket Terrace. The office will provide BDO with a modern, collaborative…
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1 MayAccounting Firms
EQ Accountants merges with McDonald Gordon and Co
Sumer-owned firm, EQ Accountants, has announced a merger with Edinburgh-based McDonald Gordon and Co today (1 May), marking its third deal in the last 12 months. The merger marks a milestone in EQ’s growth strategy, which aims to triple its turnover from £11m to £30m over the next four years. …
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilPeople Moves
ICAS appoints Karen Scholes as new president
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland has announced the appointment of Karen Scholes CA as its new president for 2025/26, making her the sixth woman to hold the role in ICAS’ 171-year history. Scholes, who is the partner director of independent accountancy firm Scholes CA, succeeds Alison Cornwell CA…
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7 AprilPeople Moves
RSM appoints new managing partner for Scotland and NI
RSM has appointed Ross Stupart as its new regional managing partner for Scotland and Northern Ireland, based in Edinburgh. Stupart is currently office managing partner of RSM’s Edinburgh office. In his new role he will drive the firm’s growth strategy and lead the Scotland and NI team to deliver for…
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