Former EY Tax Partner joins ICAS as Assistant Director of Taxation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has strengthened its tax focus with the appointment of Elspeth Orcharton, former tax partner with Ernst & Young LLP, as assistant director of taxation.

Elspeth worked with Ernst & Young for 15 years during which time she led the Scottish transaction tax team and the firm’s public sector tax practice in Scotland.

In her role with ICAS, she will be responsible for the corporate and international tax arenas, including influencing policy areas such as UK competitiveness and the simplification agenda. Elspeth joins the Institute part time going to full time on completion of a psychology degree which she is currently studying.

Having qualified as a chartered accountant in 1985 after training with the then Price Waterhouse, Elspeth has a long association with the Institute; including roles on a number of ICAS tax committees.

Derek Allen, director of taxation at ICAS, commented: “We are delighted that Elspeth has joined the tax division at ICAS. Her strong track record will further strengthen our offering to members and help influence the tax landscape.”