Protea Conversations: Emily Harrington

Protea Financial was founded in 2014 to provide high-quality outsourced accounting at an affordable price. Given Protea’s flexible work environment, the Company especially appealed to accountants who wanted to re-enter the workforce after taking time off to start a family. This allowed Protea to attract extremely talented individuals who were previously overlooked.  Protea strives to…
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2024 Changes to California Employment Law

It’s that time of year again for employers to revisit their policies and employee handbooks to address important changes in California employment law that go into effect on January 1, 2024 or later in the year.  Several new employment laws go into effect at the turn of the year: from changes in Paid Sick Leave…
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Protea Conversations: Jeanne Browne

Protea Financial was founded in 2014 to provide high-quality outsourced accounting at an affordable price. Given Protea’s flexible work environment, the Company especially appealed to accountants who wanted to re-enter the workforce after taking time off to start a family. This allowed Protea to attract extremely talented individuals who were previously overlooked.  Protea strives to…
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Lease Accounting: What You Need to Know For Your Winery

You may have heard of the updated lease accounting standard, but as a business owner, it wouldn’t be a stretch to assume you might not have given it another thought if you’d heard of it all. If you’re unfamiliar with ASC842 and wondering if it impacts you, this piece is highly beneficial and worth a…
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Protea Conversations: Bryan Coryell

Protea Financial was founded in 2014 to provide high-quality outsourced accounting at an affordable price. Given Protea’s flexible work environment, the Company especially appealed to accountants who wanted to re-enter the workforce after taking time off to start a family. This allowed Protea to attract extremely talented individuals who were previously overlooked.  Protea strives to…
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You Don’t Need an Estate Plan Unless There Are People or Things You Care About

Estate planning. Most people want to avoid these two dreaded little words as much as the proverbial death and taxes they are intended to address. And yet, the certainty with which most people will have to face all three in life is largely the same. Regardless of its necessity, however, the fact that people don’t…
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