THE president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland has been appointed as the chairwoman of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies.

Jann Brown, has taken over the position from Anthony Harbinson, and will now steer the UK-wide committee group.

She said: "I will energetically take forward the positive agenda that we have to align ourselves behind the challenge of not only communicating the value of the profession but also working to create sustainable economic growth."