Johnston Carmichael
Johnston Carmichael is one of the UK’s leading independent accountancy and business advisory firms, with a strong presence across Scotland and beyond. Our coverage includes firm-wide strategy, sector-specific insights, leadership appointments, financial performance, and service developments in audit, tax, and corporate finance. We report on Johnston Carmichael’s role in regional economic growth, talent initiatives, and its work with SMEs and corporates. This tag offers essential updates for professionals tracking influential firms shaping the UK accountancy profession.
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May- 2021 -4 MayPeople Moves
Johnston Carmichael’s Chris Campbell appointed to ICAS Council
Chris Campbell, tax senior manager in Johnston Carmichael’s Elgin team, has been elected to the governing body of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS). ICAS is the global professional body for chartered accountants, comprising over 23,000 members who hold the CA designation. As well as providing education and training,…
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Apr- 2021 -28 AprilCompanies
Johnston Carmichael assists Keyword Studios with acquisition
Johnston Carmichael has completed advising Keyword Studios on its £43m acquisition of Climax Studios, a video game development services company. Scotland’s largest independent firm of chartered accountants and advisors was approached by the technical services provider to carry out due diligence for the acquisition. The deal continues Keywords’ goal of…
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15 AprilAccounting Firms
Johnston Carmichael launches virtual work experience initiative
Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has launched a new virtual workplace challenge for more than 100 students across the country. The scheme, which is the first of its kind, is a partnership with Skills Development Scotland, schools and further education colleges. The firm designed the challenge to…
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Feb- 2021 -16 FebruaryPeople Moves
Johnston Carmichael names Erin Davis head of international corporate tax
Johnston Carmichael has promoted Erin Davis to the role of head of international corporate tax. Davis joined the firm in 2019 with over 18 years’ experience in international, corporate, M&A and personal tax, including senior roles at BDO, KPMG and PKF Francis Clark. She holds an advanced diploma in international…
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Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryPeople Moves
Johnston Carmichael names Graeme Bain appointment-taking director
Johnston Carmichael has promoted Graeme Bain to the role of appointment-taking director. Bain, a licensed insolvency practitioner, joined Johnston Carmichael as a director in 2017. His progression comes after a 20-year career in restructuring, 16 of which were spent at a big four firm. Bain specialises in contentious creditor led cases…
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Dec- 2020 -4 DecemberLatest News
Johnston Carmichael appoints three new office heads
Accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed three new office heads to manage its teams in Aberdeen, Inverness and Forfar. David Wilson, Rosalind Catto and Louise Peters, have all been employees at the firm for over a decade. In their new positions they will now be responsible for “driving forward the…
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Jul- 2020 -7 JulyPeople Moves
Scott Jeffrey joins FRC’s Technical Advisory Group
Scott Jeffrey, audit partner in Johnston Carmichael’s Inverness team, has been appointed to the Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC) UK GAAP Technical Advisory Group to help maintain, promote and improve UK accounting standards. The FRC regulates auditors, accountants and actuaries and sets the UK’s Corporate Governance and Stewardship codes. Reporting into…
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Dec- 2019 -10 DecemberFeatures
More auditors must drive momentum for analytics revolution
The use of data analytics tools in the audit process is a key part of discussions about this important service line’s future. But its implementation is far less widespread than you may think – and this needs to change. Firstly, what do these tools offer? Since auditing began, it has…
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5 DecemberPeople Moves
Johnston Carmichael makes four additions to its leadership team
Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael, has expanded its leadership team with four new promotions. Emma Waterman, who heads up the firm’s Inverurie office, and Stewart Pennington, who is based in Edinburgh and plays a leading role in the food and drink team have both been promoted to…
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2 DecemberAccounting Firms
Johnston Carmichael sees 20% growth in new audit and assurance wins
Independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has confirmed a series of new business wins for its audit and assurance team. As a result, revenues have grown by over a fifth this year to date as it continues to expand its services. The team added £400,000 in new business…
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