SPONSORED: In favour of the farmer
There has been a recent change to the levels of allowances that can be claimed on plant and machinery and agricultural structures.
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SPONSORED: How analytics for all could be one of the biggest benefits of MTD
Earlier this week the government implemented mandatory digital record keeping for VAT and many businesses will now have made the move on to a digital platform.
SPONSORED: More ways than ever to look at your business dynamics
This week the government implemented mandatory digital record keeping for VAT and many businesses will now have made the move on to a digital platform.
SPONSORED: Changes to taxation in post-Brexit landscape
If the UK and EU conclude a withdrawal agreement by March 29, or by the end of any agreed extension, there will be a transition period.
Johnston Carmichael: Has appetite increased for oil and gas deals?
A new year can provide a good opportunity to revisit plans for the year ahead.
Don’t be left howling at the moon if it’s ‘no-deal’
Peter Courtney, international tax specialist at Johnston Carmichael, looks ahead to the possible tax changes that will affect Scottish businesses operating internationally in a post-Brexit landscape.
SPONSORED: There’s a storm brewing for Aberdeen’s contracting community
Many forecasts are now predicting nearly half of the UK’s workforce will be freelancers within the next decade, but significant changes to off-payroll tax will impact the booming ‘gig economy’.
Johnston Carmichael achieves 4% growth in turnover
Scotland’s largest independent firm of chartered accountants has achieved a 4% growth in turnover after generating revenues of £45.5 million this year.
John Todd: Analysing the Autumn Budget
I’ve spent the last few days studying the detailed Budget announcements and considering what the implications are for individuals and businesses that I advise. Budgets are, by their very nature, political and this one felt particularly so.
Callum Wilson: A Budget for Grafters?
Entrepreneurs’ relief, the 10% capital gains tax rate on sale of trading business interests, is an emotive subject. It is either the ‘worst relief’ and costs the Government £2bn a year (The Resolution Foundation) or it’s one of the reasons why people are encouraged to set up businesses and pay tax in the UK. Business owners certainly don’t seem to emigrate to avoid UK capital gains tax like they did in the 1990s.
We’ve had some hints about what this Budget could bring
Chancellor Philip Hammond will address Parliament on Monday and outline his earlier than planned 2018 Budget.
More than 1,000 representations made to RBS branch review team
A review of 10 closure-threatened RBS branches was launched in June after the bank appointed accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael to conduct the study.
Ally McCoist helps score £80,000 bonus for north-east charities at sports-themed event
Charities across the north-east have scored a boost of £80,000, following a fundraiser hosted by football personality Ally McCoist at the AECC.
New VAT boss takes helm at Johnston Carmichael
Johnston Carmichael has announced the appointment of its new head of VAT.
MSPs demand RBS shelve plans to axe Highlands and islands branches
RBS should shelve any plans to axe 10 rural branches until a “proper study” can be carried out into the impact of all bank closures in Scotland, according to MSPs.
Auditors to visit 10 communities before deciding if local RBS branches should close
Independent auditors have vowed to visit all 10 communities before deciding whether to save or axe their local RBS bank branch.
North-east role stands new president of ICAS in good stead
The new president of the world’s first professional body for chartered accountants hopes his experience of working in the north-east economy will stand him in good stead in the role.
So, what will 2018 hold for Scottish businesses?
After a snap general election, the beginning of Brexit and Bank of England interest rates rising for the first time in 10 years, the economy saw its share of surprises in 2017.
Budget predictions: Income tax rate rises ‘likely’
Increases in income tax rates in some existing bands are “highly likely” to be announced in today’s Scottish budget, according to an Aberdeen-based chartered accountancy firm.
Increasing income tax not a cure for country
When Chancellor Philip Hammond sat down following his Budget speech I was not gripped by a sense of wild excitement.
Partner to head finance team at Johnston Carmichael
A partner in the Aberdeen headquarters of Johnston Carmichael (JC) has been promoted to head up the accountancy firm’s 20-strong corporate finance team.
All 31 jobs lost as civil engineering firm fails
Highland civil engineering firm Daviot Group Limited (DGL) has collapsed, with the loss of all 31 jobs, it was confirmed yesterday.
MAP: Scotland’s rich natural larder on show
Scotland’s rich natural larder has been mapped out as part of efforts to attract backing for the food and drink industry from investors in the south-east of England.
Accountancy firm promotion ‘strengthens team locally’
Accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has promoted one of the team in its Fraserburgh office, Iain Castles, to the role of company director.
Pride of Inverurie Awards tickets go on sale
Tickets for the inaugural Pride of Inverurie Awards go on sale today.
North-east accountancy firm beefs up its senior team
Accountants in Inverurie, Fraserburgh and Inverness are celebrating promotions at Aberdeen-based Johnston Carmichael (JC).
Budget sparks raft of April changes
Reaction to the Chancellor Philip Hammond’s 2017 Spring Budget seems mixed.
Budget “stay of execution” for small firms filing tax online
Small businesses welcomed a “stay of execution” delivered in yesterday’s budget over requirements to file tax returns online, but most other companies in the north-east must still comply by April 2018.
Johnston Carmichael hails diversified business growth
Growth at chartered accountants Johnston Carmichael slowed but the firm broke through the £40million turnover mark for the first time in its 80th year and hailed the robustness of its diversified business model.
Katie takes top spot at Aberdeen law office
Pinsent Masons has announced that employment law specialist Katie Williams is set to become the first female in the firm's history to lead its Aberdeen office.
Arbroath oil technology firm goes bust, with 36 job losses
An Arbroath-based oil and gas technology firm has folded due to a slowdown in orders, putting 36 people out of work.
Johnston Carmichael boosts restructuring team in Aberdeen
North-east accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has poached a senior manager from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) to boost its restructuring team in Aberdeen.