A PPS Number is a personal public service number issued to an individual by the Irish Government. The PPS Number is a unique identifier...

We are all prone to occasional stress at work, especially when we are working on a busy project or when we have a tight deadline to hit....

Earlier this week, the Minister for Finance, Pascal Donoghue, and Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Michael McGrath, announced...

While contracting and freelancing are similar yet different, it’s important to distinguish between them. In this blog, we will break down...

Although you may have learned many competencies since you started your career, markets constantly evolve, so obtaining new skills or...

We all know it can be grueling to stay on track with our finances. That’s why at Icon Accounting, we want to provide you with all the...

When starting out in the world of Contracting, it can feel overwhelming and difficult to know where to start. We will run through the...

Something we know new contractors struggle with is balancing their time. As a contractor, it is vital that you utilize your time as...

In this blog piece, we look at one of the most exciting sectors in the Irish market. It is a market that is continuing to punch well...

In this blog piece, Robert Whelan from Rockwell discusses the Umbrella Plan and encourages every Independent Professional to prepare for...

We speak to many first-time candidates about the differences between Contracting and working in 'full-time' employment. We're also aware...

We recently asked our clients to take part in our Big Independent Professional Survey. With over 480 respondents, we are incredibly...

In this blog piece, we give you insight into tax credits, how they are allocated, and the other important factors that you should...

The results of our 2022 client survey showed that more than 90% of our clients planned to continue working as a contractor, up from 76%...

In this piece, Sean Piggott from our Business Development team discusses the tried and tested approaches our clients have used that...

As part of our ongoing effort to support the victims of the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine, we have partnered with the Ukrainian...

Networking is an integral ingredient for long-term success as an Independent Professional. In this piece, we provide tips and guidance on...

As an Independent Professional Contractor, it is possible to purchase business equipment that you require to carry out your contact and...

With the Icon Accounting App maturing and becoming increasingly popular for clientele, Shauna McEntee from our business development team...

Recruitment and talent retention are two major focusses for all organisations in 2022 amidst numerous reports, surveys and data...