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Merger Announced for Leading Cross Border Accountants

Screen Shot 2016-05-06 at 10.13.58Chartered Accountants Douglas Home & Co is delighted to announce the merger with the East Linton based firm of Dickson & Co., which took place on the May 1st 2016.  With branches in Kelso, Hawick, Haddington and Alnwick, Douglas Home & Co are further cementing their reputation and recognition as one of the leading cross Border accountants.

The team and services from Dickson & Co. will move over to the existing office of Douglas Home at 49 Market Street, Haddington.

Following a period of illness last year, Robin Dickson decided to hand over the baton to Douglas Home. His is looking forward to enjoying his retirement knowing that the business will prosper under the new ownership, as Alan Drummond, Managing Director of Douglas Home & Co explains:

“This is an exciting development and a great opportunity for Douglas Home & Co to be able to expand its business portfolio in East Lothian.  There is a natural synergy between the two businesses, which is evident in the work ethic and the ethos of both companies.  We wish Robin a very happy retirement and welcome Emma and Joanne who will bring additional expertise to our existing team, offering support to the local business community throughout the area.

Douglas Home & Co was established in 1983 and the practice has gone from strength to strength over the years, and currently operates with four directors on the board.  Now with 5 branches the company offers all aspects of accountancy and taxation services from compliance tax, bookkeeping to specialist tax planning and more recently, Wills and Estates, as well as many more services including IT support.

For more information on the services they offer please contact Alan Drummond on 01573 225082 or email mail@dhco.co.uk.

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