EQ Chartered Accountants Expands in Scotland Through Merger With Innes & Partners
EQ Chartered Accountants has completed the acquisition of Scottish accounting firm Innes & Partners, expanding its presence into northern Scotland. The merger adds a team of 20 professionals to EQ's workforce and increases staff numbers by nearly 7%, bringing total employees to 310. Innes & Partners serves clients in Inverness and Livingston with services for private individuals, businesses, and non-profits. The deal aligns with EQ’s growth strategy under the Sumer Group umbrella, which operates over 70 offices across the UK with more than 3,000 employees. Jonathan Innes will remain a partner in the newly merged firm's Inverness team. The merger is expected to enhance client service capabilities through access to Sumer Group's national network of audit and advisory services. EQ CEO Craig Nicol emphasized that this move strengthens EQ’s commitment to supporting SMEs across Scotland, while maintaining local relationships valued by clients.
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