ICAS
Our coverage on ICAS focuses on the regulatory, educational, and professional leadership role of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland within the UK accountancy sector. Accountancy Today reports on ICAS policy updates, CPD requirements, ethical standards, qualification pathways, and its contributions to public interest debates around audit reform, sustainability, and governance. We also cover key appointments, regulatory enforcement, and insights from ICAS members across practice and industry. This coverage supports accountants, firms, and trainees aligned with Scotland’s chartered accountancy body in staying informed and compliant in a rapidly evolving professional environment.
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Jun- 2025 -26 JuneBusiness
ICAS welcomes gov’s sustainability-related consultations package
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has welcomed the launch of the Department for Business and Trade’s package of three sustainability-related consultations. The department has unveiled consultations on sustainability reporting standards, assurance of sustainability reporting and climate-related transition plan requirements, As a result, ICAS has urged stakeholders to…
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24 JuneAccounting Standards
ICAS calls for bold action to secure Scotland’s public finances
Panellists at an event hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) warned that without a coherent roadmap, efforts to secure Scotland’s economic future risk falling short. Held on 19 June, the event – Scotland’s Fiscal Future – marked 10 years of devolved taxation and brought together economists…
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13 JunePeople Moves
Greaves West and Ayre makes two partner promotions
Berwick-based firm, Greaves West and Ayre, has announced the promotions of Joseph Findlay and Matthew Taylor to partner roles, marking a joint milestone for the pair who joined in 2019. Findlay holds an integrated master’s degree in civil engineering from Heriot-Watt University and qualified as a chartered accountant with the…
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13 JuneBusiness
Armstrong Watson payroll chief receives national recognition
Karen Thomson, head of payroll at Armstrong Watson, has been recognised among the UK’s most influential payroll and reward professionals. Thomson has been named to the 2025 Partner 50 list by Reward Strategy – an exclusive ranking that highlights the top 1% of professionals working in payroll service provision. The…
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4 JunePeople Moves
Johnston Carmichael confirms five senior promotions
Independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with five senior promotions across the business. Four people join the firm’s partnership group, and one is promoted to director level. The senior promotions are among 93 announced across the firm this month as Johnston Carmichael…
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May- 2025 -8 MayPractice
ABN revises core sustainability principles
The Accounting Bodies Network (ABN) has “reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable economic transformation” by endorsing five revised core sustainability principles. ABN, an alliance between A4S and 12 professional accountancy bodies across the globe, said the principles “set a clear agenda” for how accounting bodies can support their members to lead…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 30/4/2025
CHW, a Bolton-based accountancy practice, will rebrand as Cowgills at the end of April, solidifying its identity within the Cowgills group, which it joined via a 2016 acquisition. The change supports Cowgills’ wider strategic goals following its recent acquisition of NRB in Wigan and integration into the Sumer Group in…
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30 AprilAccounting Firms
94% of CAs believe spotting ethical failing is part of role, ICAS finds
Some 94% of chartered accountants believe calling out ethical failings is part of their role, according to findings from ICAS’ new ethical leadership insights series. It comes as the profession has an increasingly critical role to play in setting the standard for ethical behaviour in business. The institute conducted interviews…
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28 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 28/4/2025
Karen Scholes CA has been appointed president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for 2025/26, making her the sixth woman to hold the role in ICAS’ 171-year history. Scholes, partner director of Scholes CA, succeeds Alison Cornwell CA. Her leadership will focus on the evolving role of…
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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…
