As a certified public account (CPA), your role is important for business owners. In addition to handling your client’s payroll and tax responsibilities, keeping up to date with new, current, and proposed regulations that could impact their business and employee benefits is vital.

One such regulation is Employer Shared Responsibility, also referred to as the employer mandate. This group of provisions within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) calls for certain employers to offer adequate and affordable health insurance coverage to their full-time equivalent employees (FTEs) and their dependents.

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about employer Shared Responsibility, so you can best advise your clients through this health insurance policy and help them avoid any penalties.