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Andrew Freiman

New Hampshire PFML: Voluntary Paid Family Leave in the Granite State

New Hampshire joined 11 other states in early 2023 when it offered employees paid family and medical leave. New Hampshire PFML is unique, though. It’s the only state PFML program in the country that’s voluntary. What does it mean to have a voluntary PFML program? Read on for a Q&A about the new program and […]

Startup Checklist: List of Things Needed to Start a Business

By Andrew Freiman

If you’re thinking about starting a business, you’ve probably seen the business startup checklists online and already know them like the back of your hand. Make a plan. Choose a business structure. Secure funding. Register your business name. But what about the tangible things you need to start a business, like a storefront or startup […]

How Many Employees Does a Small Business Have? (+ Industry and State Charts)

By Andrew Freiman

Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. The numbers don’t lie: 99.9% of American businesses are small businesses, and almost half (46.8%) of US employees work for small businesses. But what makes a small business small? Read on to learn how many employees a small business has and why qualifying as a small […]

Pay Transparency With Job Applicants: What to Know

By Andrew Freiman

What’s the biggest thing a new job applicant wants to know about the job they’re applying for? You guessed it: Applicants want to know how much the job pays. Generally, employers don’t have to share salary information with job applicants. But pay transparency in the workplace is changing across the country. A growing number of […]

What You Need to Know About California Paid Family Leave [+ FAQs]

By Andrew Freiman

California was the first state to create a paid family leave (PFL) program in 2002 (benefits became available in 2004). Since then, 11 other states have created paid family leave programs (plus Washington D.C.). If you’re an employer in California, you must withhold PFL contributions from employees’ wages while running payroll. Read on to learn […]

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Applying Accounting Estimates

By Andrew Freiman

The accounting world may seem filled with hard facts. Either the money is in the account, will be in the account, or it isn’t … right? Well, that’s not always the case.

Want Your Business to Pay Less in Taxes? Here’s How to Reduce Your Tax Bill

By Andrew Freiman

Running a business also means paying business taxes. Regardless of what you’ve heard, business taxes don’t have to be stressful. In fact, you can actually reduce your tax bill. Read on to learn about business taxes and how to reduce your tax bill as a small business owner. Plus, get five tips for reducing your […]

How to Get Clients to Pay on Time: 7 Easy Steps to Make Sure Your Firm Gets Paid

By Andrew Freiman

You work hard to ensure your client’s businesses do well. But, many accounting professionals struggle with an unreliable cash flow when clients pay late or forget to pay. The good news is your firm doesn’t have to suffer. Want to make sure your firm gets paid? Read on to learn how to get clients to […]

Hours Paid for Hours Worked: Compensable Time and Paying Your Employees

By Andrew Freiman

You may have heard the phrase “If you have time to lean, you’ve got time to clean.” It’s a saying beloved by managers across the country and cuts to the core of the nonexempt employee/wage relationship. Nonexempt employees get paid because they work for a certain period of time. But what if an employee is […]

New Pay Equity Laws Change the Landscape of Employee Pay

By Andrew Freiman

It’s illegal to pay different wages for the same job based on race, sex, gender expression, or national origin. But, pay equity in the workplace is sometimes still a problem. What does pay inequality look like? On average, a woman in the U.S. makes $0.83 for every $1.00 a man earns.