Johnston Carmichael

Founded in 1936 by Bill Johnston and John Carmichael, the firm has grown from a Scottish accountancy practice into an independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm. It is headquartered in Scotland and operates across 11 UK offices, with international reach through the Moore Global network.

Johnston Carmichael provides audit and assurance, business advisory, tax, consulting, corporate finance, restructuring, risk assurance and related specialist services. Its client base spans growing businesses, owner-managed companies, family businesses, financial services firms and larger organisations.

The firm is particularly strong in Scotland: it says it audits 21 of Scotland’s top 100 businesses, more than any other firm, and ranks among the UK’s Top 20 accountancy firms. Its corporate finance practice advises on acquisitions, disposals, management buy-outs, institutional buy-ins and financial due diligence.