Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Why Companies Should Consider a SOC 2 Audit
As companies continue to rely more on technology to support their operations, customers and prospects are increasingly asking questions about security, and how sensitive…
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How to Prepare for Your Initial HUD Section 232 Audit
You’ve signed scores of forms for your HUD refinancing, and you now have a HUD Section 232 mortgage on your nursing home property. Before you…
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Loose Lips Sink Ships: The Human Element of Cybersecurity Risk
I had a chance to practice my “auditor magic tricks” with a friend the other day after she sent me a picture of her…
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Kwong v. United States: A Potentially Significant Expansion of COVID-Era Tax Deadline Relief
Key takeaways In a closely watched November 2025 decision, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims concluded that certain federal tax deadlines may have been…
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Common Payroll Pitfalls for Small Business Owners
Why Outsourcing Payroll Can Save You Time and Money Processing payroll in-house can be a daunting task for small business owners, especially with the…
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Will the IRS Issue Prediction Market Guidance Before April 15th?
Prediction markets have experienced rapid growth, with both new entrants and established platforms drawing millions of users who trade on the outcome of discrete…
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Why Risk Assessments Matter
Risk assessments are a core part of an effective information security program. They help organizations understand where they are exposed, what could realistically go…
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Software Development Costs
All of us interact daily with software and are accustomed to dealing with regular updates. Now, the GAAP accounting rules for certain types of…
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The OBBBA Act & Form 1099 Reporting
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was a sweeping piece of legislation impacting various aspects of the tax code. One lesser-known provision of…
