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About us
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 Scotland Board 2024-2025
- ICAEW Members in Scotland Aims and Priorities (updated 2021)
- 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
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 and college 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).
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Business confidence in Scotland
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.
Archive Business Confidence Monitors can be obtained from the Library [email protected]
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IMS consultations and representations
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
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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Meet the team
The society is made up of Office Holders: a President, supported by a Deputy President, Honorary Treasurer, Honorary Secretary and other members of the main committee. The Office Holders and members of the committee are ICAEW members who undertake their role in a voluntary capacity to support their membership body.
Fiona works with members and stakeholders and manages ICAEW’s programme of activities in Scotland, which includes raising awareness of the ICAEW’s strategy, reputation and presence in Scotland.
Alison is responsible for the administration and organisation of events for Members in Scotland and Northern Region.
Representing ICAEW to external stakeholders and placing ICAEW at the heart of relevant discussions. Looking to ensure members in Scotland feel supported and have the opportunity to engage with fellow members and ICAEW.
Sally’s role is developing ACA training and ICAEW qualifications throughout the region, providing advice to training offices and giving ongoing support to students and interested trainees.
Clare loves data, systems and I.T. She has extensive experience across retail and hospitality, her recent move to the Scottish courts and tribunals service (Scottish government) has opened doors to the fascinating and critical public sector with extensive opportunities in data and systems. Having spent time working in Italy, Germany and Hungary she is also passionate about Europe and the benefits of using the qualification to combine work and travel. She aims especially to encourage and support ICAEW members in Scotland who are interested in data, systems and Europe.
Marizah is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and a member of ICAEW Digital Assets Working Party. She founded Responsible FinTech Research Group and leads a core module on MSc FinTech programme at the University of Bradford. She was a Visiting Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Armed with corporate experience, she bridges academia and practice through her active engagements in research, publication, professional and charitable activities. Her latest book is on Cryptocurrency Risk and Governance Challenges.