Female farmers represent just 13.4% of farm holders in Ireland, a figure that has seen little growth since 1991. To ensure a sustainable future for Irish agriculture, there is a strong push to empower women in the sector, actively supported…
Hiring an employee in Ireland involves a mix of employment law, payroll setup, tax registration, contracts, and ongoing compliance. In this week’s Blog, Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services explains the steps and considerations an…
In this week’s blog Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services looks at the role of an accountant in Ireland working with SMEs, farmers and sole traders. An accountant in Ireland who works with SMEs, farmers,…
Bookkeeping is one of the most important activities in running a successful business. It involves recording financial transactions and keeping track of money coming into and going out of the business. Whether a business is small or large, proper bookkeeping…
Network Ireland is set to bring its Mayo, Galway and Roscommon networks together at an event in Tuam, Co. Galway on Friday, 8th May. The event, under the heading: “3 Networks – 1 Powerful Community” will take place in the…
In a special Blog, Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services looks at the details of the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) for hauliers, ‘own account’ road haulage operators and bus and coach operators, and the…
In this week’s blog Blog Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services explains the various business structures that are prevalent in Ireland today, from sole traders, to partnerships and companies. A business is an organization or activity where…
In this week’s Blog Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services explains the workings of the Statutory Sick Leave Scheme. Ireland’s statutory sick leave scheme (often called Statutory Sick Pay, or SSP) is the legal minimum level of…
Nuala McGowan, ACA, CPA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Services is also a member of Network Ireland Roscommon, a branch of Network Ireland. Network Ireland is a national organisation for Women in Business, Enterprise, the Professions and the Arts….
Costing individual construction projects accurately is what separates profitable contractors from busy-but-struggling ones. Here Nuala McGowan, CPA, ACA, AIA and founder of McGowan Accountancy Service offers advice on how to cost individual contracts. 1. Define Scope & Specifications Clearly Start…