ClearSky Accounting, part of ClearSky Business, has acquired the accountancy arm of Bridgewood Financial Solutions for an undisclosed sum following a two-year partnership between the firms, which both specialise in the pub sector

Scottish firm French Duncan is continuing on the expansion trail, with the acquisition of Abercrombie Gemmell Chartered Accountants, a family firm based in Glasgow. 

Somerset accounting firm Aspen Waite has merged with Dorset accountancy practice, Pinder Cox, to strengthen its base in the West Country. Under the terms of the merger, Pinder Cox will become the Dorset branch of Aspen Waite and all members of staff will remain in post, with current managing director, Mark Stanton leading the expected Dorset based expansion.