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31 October 2023
UK games sector primed for growth despite layoffs and economic challenges throughout 2023It would be easy to believe that the outlook for the games sector is all doom and gloom based on recent headlines about record numbers of layoffs in the sector, however despite current economic conditions, the gaming sector is primed for growth. Colin Macdonald, Johnston Carmichael Tech Advisory Board Member, explains further and questions the steps which could be taken to retain talent.
30 October 2023
Market Commentary October 2023Working in conjunction with our investment research partners, Square Mile, they have prepared a quarterly market commentary report and a video covering quarter three. In this video, Daniel Pereira, Investment Manager at Square Mile, discusses the outlook for inflation and interest rates.
30 October 2023
Three important considerations for rural businesses in the country sports sectorWhilst country sports contribute greatly to our rural economies, those operating within this sector are often plagued by the ever-changing and more challenging political and fiscal landscape. Johnston Carmichael’s Rural team support many rural businesses in navigating these challenges, and below we’ve highlighted a few common themes to be considered:
26 October 2023
My JC Path: From summer intern to Audit AssistantIn the summer of 2022, Abbie Dickson joined Johnston Carmichael as part of our summer internship programme. Now, after graduating from the University of Strathclyde, where she was also one of our JC Campus Ambassadors, Abbie returns as an Audit Assistant in our Glasgow office. Here, she reflects on her JC Path so far and how she’s enjoying being back, working as part of our Audit team.
20 October 2023
My JC Path: From Campus Ambassador to Audit AssistantThere’s no one path when it comes to starting at Johnston Carmichael. Originally joining us as part of our summer internship programme last year, Laura McKenna has since returned to JC as an Audit Assistant. Whilst completing her degree in Accounting & Finance at the University of Aberdeen, Laura took on the role of Campus Ambassador, representing JC at different student events throughout the year. Here, she chats us through her career so far and reflects on how her role has changed since coming back as one of our new graduate students.
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