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Bryan Shepka

Bryan Shepka

Partner and Head of Financial Services

22 May 2025

Johnston Carmichael strengthens financial services offering with senior audit appointment

Top UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its Financial Services team with a senior hire as it scales up its offering under its new sector head.


Samantha Nicholson

Samantha Nicholson

Business Advisory Director

15 May 2025

Johnston Carmichael celebrates newest NASDAL member

We’re proud to announce that Samantha Nicholson, Business Advisory Director based in our Forfar office, has been granted membership of NASDAL (the National Association of Specialist Dental Accountants and Lawyers). Samantha’s appointment follows the upcoming retirement of Business Advisory Partner, Roddy Anderson.


Alex Nicholson

Alex Nicholson

VAT and Indirect Tax Partner

7 May 2025

Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hires

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax offering in the North East with a series of senior tax appointments. Will Hamilton, Rebecca McColl and Zita Duggan have joined the Newcastle office to further strengthen its specialist tax services, bringing decades of combined experience across corporate tax, innovation tax incentives, and R&D advisory support.


Shaun Millican

Shaun Millican

Partner and Head of Business Advisory

25 April 2025

    Johnston Carmichael strengthens Tech Advisory Board with two new appointments

    Johnston Carmichael has appointed Rachel Jones, founder of online brand protection company SnapDragon, and Elizabeth Pirrie, CEO of AccelerateHER, to its Tech Advisory Board.


    Bryan Shepka

    Bryan Shepka

    Partner and Head of Financial Services

    14 April 2025

    Johnston Carmichael appoints new Head of Financial Services

    Top UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has appointed a new Head of its Financial Services sector team. Bryan Shepka takes over from Ewen Fleming, who led the firm’s growth in the FS sector over the last six years.