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16 August 2022
Gearing up for the Great Glen Challenge 2022Here at Johnston Carmichael, we’re never one to shy away from a challenge! Later this month, four hardy members of our Rural team will be coming together to compete in the Great Glen Challenge - raising well-deserved funds for RSABI. During a break in their busy schedule, we caught up with team JC to chat all things training, inspiration and what they’re looking forward to the most at the finish line!
22 July 2022
My JC Path: From Accounts Assistant to Business Advisory ManagerIt’s been a busy summer for our Rural team so far, who have been really enjoying getting back out and about at this year’s agricultural shows! We caught up with one of the team, Susan Fowler, to discuss her path to becoming a Business Advisory Manager in our Huntly office and why she loves working in the rural sector.
29 June 2022
Are you aware of the tax implications of diversifying your farming business?In recent years, many farmers have considered diversification to improve the viability of their farming businesses. However, some may be unaware that moving away from their traditional farming activity could potentially jeopardise valuable tax advantages that are uniquely available to farming businesses.
13 June 2022
My JC Path: From Agriculture studies to rural accountingPeter Innes joined Johnston Carmichael in 2004 after completing his CA training in Inverness. Having worked across both our Elgin and Stirling offices over the last 18 years, Peter is now back in our Inverness office working with a range of businesses across the country, with a particular focus on our Rural clients. Here, Peter tells us about his background and what led him to specialising in the Rural sector.
28 April 2022
How to build a resilient rural businessAt this challenging time for rural businesses, it’s more important than ever to find time to stop, take a step back and look at your business properly. This is where an operational review comes in; an in-depth look at your business to give you a larger perspective and to help highlight any potential opportunities and risks that you could face going forward.
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