Thomson Cooper is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Steedman to Audit Director. This follows his recent award of Responsible Individual (RI) status by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). Chris joined Thomson Cooper as a Senior Audit Manager in 2025 following a senior management role within one of the Big Four global accounting firms.

Reflecting on his Director role Chris said “Achieving RI status is a significant milestone in my career and one that reflects the support I have received from colleagues and mentors throughout my professional journey. I have always enjoyed the variety that audit brings, working closely with businesses across different sectors and helping to provide confidence in financial reporting. I’m looking forward to continuing to develop client relationships, supporting our people and contributing to the ongoing development of Thomson Cooper’s Audit Team.”

Managing Partner Alan Mitchell added, “Chris achieving RI status recognises his expertise, technical ability and commitment to the highest standards of audit quality. His promotion to Director reflects the growth and success of our Audit Team, and he will work with existing Audit Director Jacqueline Whyte and the leadership team to further enhance our ability to deliver exceptional service to our rapidly growing client base.

In response to rising demand for our service offering, we have recently opened our third office. This expansion strengthens our ability to support clients at every stage of their journey while creating a strong platform for the future development of our business. We are proud to be recognised as one of Scotland’s leading independent practices, delivering expert, trusted and proactive advice alongside the personal service our clients have come to value and rely on.”

Photo : Chris Steedman (sitting) and Alan Mitchell