Insights
Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
Ruaraidh Gordon
Tax Senior
10 September 2019
Ruaraidh Gordon joined us as a JC Futures student 5 years ago and he’s now a Tax Senior and is ICAS qualified. We’ve been supporting him through his CA qualification - and with 11 exams under his belt, he’s certainly no stranger to a test paper! From advice on preparing to tricks on technique, Ruaraidh shares his top tips for exam success.
10 September 2019
Growing my own way - branching out at Johnston CarmichaelOur Head of Tax, Susie Walker CA, reflects on her own career path and why Johnston Carmichael should be at the top of the list when people are looking for a rewarding career in professional services.
08 September 2019
As the dust settles on the recent Dundee Kiltwalk it seemed only right that we caught up with Jenn Stewart, Head of our new Dundee office, to find out her top tips for the day and most importantly, if she would do it again!
06 September 2019
Good news for the construction sector as reverse charge VAT change is delayed by a yearHMRC has today announced that the introduction of the construction industry VAT reverse charge, due to come into effect on 1 October this year, has been postponed for 12 months.
Tony Cochrane
VAT Senior Manager
06 September 2019
Is VAT ever recoverable on buying a car?The recovery of VAT on cars has always been a contentious area for UK businesses. A recent First Tier Tribunal case over such VAT recovery has found in the taxpayer’s favour. This case may be of interest to VAT registered businesses that have incurred VAT on the purchase of cars exclusively for their business purposes.
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