IMS local networks

The Edinburgh Tax Network is a group drawn from a number of professional bodies in and around Edinburgh with an interest in tax matters.

The aim of the group is to promote the tax profession as a whole, whatever professional qualifications are held, via a series of jointly organised lunchtime and early evening seminars and events with networking opportunities. The group also supports the cross-promotion of events organised by individual bodies.

The bodies whose members are involved are:

• Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) Scotland Branch
• Faculty of Advocates Tax Law Group
• Faculty of Advocates Trusts Fiduciaries & Executries Group (Trustbar)
• ICAEW Members in Scotland (IMS)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
• Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP) Scotland

Information about Edinburgh Tax Network events will be shared on the IMS LinkedIn Group

ICAEW members interested in supporting the group or who would like to find out more can contact Fiona Ormiston E fiona.ormiston@icaew.com T +44 (0)131 202 1251.

The IMS Business Representative provides a link between ICAEW business developments and members in Scotland. This includes sharing information about resources, support, communications and emerging issues and opportunities. We also host a series of regular meetings for our FDs in business. IMS member Stephen Westwood is our Business Resources Representative, he works alongside members Luke Harris and Neal Allen, and ICAEW Director in Scotland, David Bond.

• Find out more about ICAEW business resources 

Contact IMS Business Representative

Stephen Westwood
E: hello@stephenwestwood.com
T: +44(0)7787 511992

The IMS Practice Representative provides a link between ICAEW practice developments and members in Scotland. This includes sharing information on services, support, communications as well as emerging issues, problems and opportunities. We also host a programme of meetings for our sole and small practitioners to meet and share issues.

• Find out more about the ICAEW practice resources

Contact IMS Practice Representative

Neil Strong
E: neil.strong@mazars.co.uk
T: +44 (0)141 225 4994

Find, meet and communicate with ICAEW Members in Scotland (IMS) and build your local network.

This member group enables you to network, share information and discuss issues of professional interest with other members in Scotland (or members with an interest in Scotland).

You can ask questions, provide answers and debate topical issues, as well as keep in-touch with fellow members and up-to-date with all the latest information and news from your local member groups.

All ICAEW Chartered Accountants and students with an interest in Scotland are welcome to join – please include your membership (or student) number when requesting to join the group.

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There is an informal network of members, if you would like to find out more about activities in and around Aberdeen or get more involved supporting members in the area please contact Matthew Holland, email matthew.j.holland@uk.pwc.com, or contact Fiona Ormiston in the IMS office.

A local network of members exists in the Inverness area, to support members locally and arrange occasional activities and updates. If you would like to find out more or to get involved or have ideas for activities, contact Alasdair Lawton on +44 (0)1997 421 733 or email Alasdair.lawton@macwilliamsconsulting.com or contact Fiona Ormiston in the IMS office.

The IMS Committee meets in Edinburgh and helps to organise a programme of events across Scotland, including in Edinburgh. If you would like to find out more or come along to see what happens at one of our meetings please contact Fiona Ormiston in the IMS office.

A local network of members exits in the Glasgow area. If you would like to find out more about activities or get involved, contact  Kenneth Osborne, IMS member based in Glasgow, email ims@icaew.com or contact Fiona Ormiston in the IMS office.

We are keen to keep in touch with older/retired members and facilitate opportunities for you to meet and also to share your wealth of experience.

If you are retired, semi-retired or approaching retirement please see the website for information about activities in Scotland that may be of interest to you. In particular, look-out for the annual older member outing (usually in the summer) and do come along to the next event.

• Contact IMS committee retired member David Do
• Events in Scotland

If you are a younger member (under 35) or student in Scotland and would like to keep in-touch with events that are happening for you or get involved in supporting activities locally please get in-touch. 

Contact ICAEW Student Representative (Scotland) 

Sally Naysmith
E: sally.naysmith@ecometrica.com

Contact IMS Younger Member Representative

Paul Richards
E: pauledwardrichards@gmail.com

There is an informal network of members in Scotland with an interest in the public sector. We aim to meet once or twice a year. If you would like to know more about this forum or come along to meetings please get in-touch.

Find out more about ICAEW’s Public Sector Community

Contact IMS Public Sector Forum Representative

John Fanning
E: ims@icaew.com

Find out about ICAEW Council

Contact IMS Council Representative

Carl Bayley
T: +44 (0)131 657 2535
E: info@bayleymiller.co.uk