Dispatches from the Director
A message from ICAEW Scotland Director, David Bond.
ICAEW Members in Scotland
We provide a local network for members, through our volunteer groups we offer support, help and advice to members across Scotland. We also offer a programme of professional development and business networking events and represent the interests of members to the wider business community.
Latest news
Notice of ICAEW Scotland Annual General Meeting
Find out what’s happening for members, put your questions to the committee and help shape what we do.
Slower sales led to low business confidence in Scotland
Business confidence in Scotland has remained negative in the first quarter of 2020 according to the quarterly ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor™ (BCM).
Your ICAEW, your chance to get involved
Just as there’s no such thing as a “typical” ICAEW chartered accountant, there’s no such thing as a “typical” ICAEW in Scotland committee member, as Jane Walker explains.
SAL reveals Christmas Quiz winners
In order to get anywhere with SAL’s Christmas Quizzes (and our annual Charity Quiz), you need to have a broad general knowledge and, as SAL himself explains, the ability to link seemingly disparate answers and clues.
Essential events and dates for your diary
From informal fun to essential CPD sessions, whatever you’re looking for, the chances are there’s an event ahead that ticks all the right boxes. Jane Walker looks at some of the events on the agenda for 2020.
How your professional expertise can make a difference
Did you know that Inspiring Scotland’s specialist volunteer opportunities enable you to use your skills and expertise for the greater good? Jane Walker explores how you can make a difference.
Looking back on an eventful year
From celebrating milestone anniversaries to making connections across the country, 2019 has been another eventful year for ICAEW Scotland. Jane Walker looks back at some of the key events.
Q4 2019 Business confidence in Scotland
Business confidence in Scotland has returned to negative territory, the latest ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor shows.
Abbie’s school leaver journey
What’s it like to start your training straight from school? How does it feel to study whilst working in a big busy firm? Jane Walker spoke to Abbie Yule to find out more.
Further information
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About us
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When we say it’s your IMS, that’s what we mean. Our goal is to support ICAEW members who live and work in Scotland. We offer a range of events where you can connect with other members, as well as providing help when things are challenging.
We represent you and champion your needs and concerns acting as your mouthpiece with the Institute in London along with our Council member, Carl Bayley.
In short, we’re all about you
Our group comes from all business areas from private practice to public sector. Some wear suits and do the 9-5 thing, some work in less traditional environments. But they all have one thing in common; they are committed to doing everything that they can for our members.
This ranges from making their voice heard at national level to organising social and networking events where members can meet and exchange ideas over a beer!
We’re always looking for new people, new ideas and new thoughts, so if you want to help shape IMS and the work we do, come along and find out how you can get involved.
- ICAEW Members in Scotland Group 2019-2020
- ICAEW Members in Scotland Aims and Priorities (updated 2019)
- IMS Committee, Groups and Representatives August 2019
Contact Fiona Ormiston our local executive and drop into one of our Wednesday evening meetings in Edinburgh.
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ACA training in Scotland
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The ICAEW Chartered Accountant qualification, the ACA, is one of the most advanced learning and professional development programmes available. It is valued around the world in business, practice and the public sector. Graduates, school leavers and those with other professional qualifications or experience can study for the ACA or the ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (ICAEW CFAB) which is an internationally recognised certificate teaching essential knowledge in business, finance and accounting.
It is possible to train ACA and CFAB students in Scotland with classroom and online tuition options available.
Please contact Sally Gallery, Business Development Manager in Scotland, ICAEW Learning & Professional Development to find out more.
E: sally.gallery@icaew.com
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Business confidence in Scotland
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The ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) is a quarterly report and analysis prepared for business and finance professionals in Scotland.
Based on research with ICAEW members in businesses across the UK with analysis from Oxford Economics, ICAEW’s partner and an acknowledged expert in research analysis, the reports give a quarterly snapshot of the state of the economy across sectors and provides a useful and accurate predictor of economic change.
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IMS consultations and representations
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The ICAEW Members in Scotland Group aims to represent members in Scotland and this includes responding to consultation and policy development in appropriate areas.
Information regarding current and forthcoming consultations which are being considered by the ICAEW members in Scotland Group can be obtained from your Regional Executive Fiona Ormiston.
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Local networks
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The ICAEW Members in Scotland (IMS) exists to support ICAEW members living and/or working in Scotland. The IMS Group arranges a small number of professional development and networking activities in Scotland for members and guests. In addition to this networks of local members in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Inverness and Glasgow exist.
Northern Society of Chartered Accountants
As a Scottish member, you may find events and information from ICAEW's northern societies useful too.
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