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From flexible accrual banks to a “use it or lose it” policy, accounting needs to record the use of paid time off. Here’s how small businesses can track employee PTO.
By: Katarina Betterton, Contributor
Paid time off (PTO) is a commonly offered employee benefit that allows employees to take time away from work without losing pay. Though not federally mandated, many states require employers to offer a certain amount of accrued paid leave to part- and full-time employees, often based on the number of hours they work.
Organizations can offer a variety of PTO plans — from flexible accrual banks to a “use it or lose it” policy — but no matter which one the business chooses, the policy needs to be managed by the accounting department. Read on to discover the best ways to record PTO in accounting for small businesses.
Steps to recording PTO in accounting
Accountants, bookkeepers, and directors of finance can follow these steps to record accrued PTO in the accounting department of an organization to avoid liability….
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