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22 September 2023
Castlecraig Farm - a masterclass in family businessNot only is Castlecraig Farm a prime example of building resilience through a balanced mix of enterprises, including agritourism – it’s also a masterclass in running a family business.
Darren Mascarenhas and Yitongyue Lin (Lilian)
21 September 2023
Artificial Intelligence: master or servant?Little is known about author William Grove, but his two novels – “A Mexican Mystery” (1888) and “The Wreck of the World” (1889) – are notable for their bleak vision of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with robots revolting against their human masters. That limitless potential was explored further by Hollywood, creating both our wildest dreams and our worst nightmares through movies such as The Terminator, The Matrix, and Minority Report. But it’s not all about a dystopian future – many of us have gladly welcomed Alexa, Siri, and Google into our lives and homes. So, as we continue to grapple with this gap between fiction and reality, one thing remains certain: AI is with us and it’s here to stay…
20 September 2023
Scottish Tech and the need to think globallyAs the summer comes to an end, there has been a flurry of announcements, events and initiatives that have been taking place across the Scottish Tech community.
Jonathan Corsie
Tax Assistant Manager
20 September 2023
How much VAT can be recovered on works to farmhouses?If a farm business is VAT registered, a proportion of VAT incurred on works to farmhouses is typically recoverable, but it can be difficult to determine the correct level when it comes to renovations and extensions.
15 September 2023
Johnston Carmichael team set to take on Edinburgh Kiltwalk to support future generationA 26-strong team from Johnston Carmichael, including ten graduates from the Audit team, will lace up their boots for Scotland’s favourite mass participation charity event this Sunday. Grant Roger, Audit Partner, is taking on his sixth Kiltwalk alongside his three children, raising money for LGBT Youth Scotland. Here, he explains why taking on the Kiltwalk challenge is so important
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