Insights
Our experts provide their insights on the latest industry developments and share tips on accountancy and business matters.
30 January 2023
The net zero future: environmental accountingThe focus on mitigating the climate crisis has prompted the introduction of several schemes to help businesses achieve net zero targets (including not adding new emissions to the atmosphere). In the rural sector, for example, we have seen initiatives such as the Woodland Carbon Code and the Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme.
14 December 2022
Could your rural business’s activities be eligible for R&D tax relief?Research & Development (R&D) tax relief has been the focus of much news attention of late, and this is likely to continue following the Chancellor announcing some substantial changes to the schemes in the Autumn Statement. Considering the changes announced, alongside the raft of other changes due to come into force from April 2023, it has never been more important to take a holistic and thorough approach when preparing a claim.
01 December 2022
Monitoring the impact of market volatility on your farming businessWith market volatility leading to varying interest rates and increasing costs, It is critical to quantify the impact on both cashflow and profitability for your business at an early stage.
31 October 2022
My JC Path: Business adviser, rural board member and Master’s lecturer!Having joined Johnston Carmichael in May 2017, Jane juggles her role as a trusted adviser to our rural clients with not one, not two, but five additional positions in the rural community! Jane shares her story here.
Senga Prior
Tax Senior Manager
12 October 2022
Carbon offsetting of woodlands and peatlands: what are the tax implications?As the UK moves towards its target of Net Zero by 2050, investment activity in the rural marketplace is increasing, given the many schemes being introduced in Scotland and UK- wide to help achieve the Government targets for a decarbonised economy.
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