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KPMG fined £13m over Silentnight sale misconduct

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KPMG ‘regrets standards were not met’ Big four accountant KPMG has been fined £13m and ordered to pay more than £2.75m in costs, for serious misconduct in the sale ofRead More

Accountancy

Kergon replaces Burnet as senior partner at KPMG

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James Kergon replaces Catherine Burnet KPMG has appointed James Kergon as Scotland senior partner to replace Catherine Burnet who left in May to take up a new position as headRead More

Upbeat economy

Scottish GDP ‘back to pre-Covid level by next year’

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Output expected to revive Scotland’s economy is expected to return to its pre-Covid level early next year, according to new data. KPMG has revised its 2021 forecast for Scotland’s GDPRead More

Tax

Smith joins KPMG as private client tax director

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KPMG has appointed Chris Smith as a director in its tax team as it looks to boost its specialist offering in Scotland. Mr Smith (pictured) joins the firm as privateRead More

Accountancy

Key role for Sanderson in KPMG’s tax team

KPMG has appointed an associate partner to lead its private enterprise tax team in central Scotland. Based in Edinburgh, Philippa Sanderson joins the practice from the firm’s north region whereRead More

Accountancy

Kergon leads KPMG Glasgow as senior partner

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Professional services firm KPMG has appointed James Kergon (pictured) as senior partner to lead the firm’s Glasgow office. Mr Kergon will also continue in his role as head of deals in Scotland.Read More

Accountancy

KPMG bolsters Scottish public sector team

KPMG has bolstered its infrastructure, government and healthcare management consulting team in Scotland with a senior hire. David Gimson joins the firm as a director, focussing on supporting public sectorRead More

Finance

KPMG hires Williams to lead corporate finance team

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KPMG has hired Graeme Williams in a key move as it prepares for an uplift in Scottish deal activity in 2020. Mr Williams will lead the company’s corporate finance teamRead More

Regulator hits Big Four firm

KPMG fined £4m and facing three year audit scrutiny

Big Four accountant KPMG has been fined £4 million and will face regular scrutiny by the accountancy watchdog following its botched audit of the Co-operative Bank in 2009. The FinancialRead More

Company updates

ITV advertising falls; KPMG fined over Co-op audit

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ITV said fewer big sports tournaments and launch costs for its BBC join venture will hit its figures. Total advertising is expected to be down 6% over the first half,Read More