Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Holiday Scams: How to Protect Yourself From Fraud
Holiday scams cost consumers billions yearly. Learn to spot shopping fraud, phishing, gift card scams, and charity fraud this season.
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CMS Long-Term Care Staffing Rule: Repealed in 2026
The CMS long-term care staffing rule was repealed in February 2026. Learn what changed, what still applies, and what operators should do now.
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Year-End Tax Planning: How to Cut Your Tax Bill Now
Year-end tax planning can lower your business and individual tax bill. Use this checklist of deductions, credits, and strategies before December 31.
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Auditing Accounting Estimates
SAS 143 changes how auditors evaluate accounting estimates. Learn what estimates appear in financial statements and how to prepare for increased scrutiny.
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Vendor Risk Management
Vendor risk management helps organizations mitigate third-party threats. Learn the onboarding, assessment, monitoring, and termination process.
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M&A Activity: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
Mergers and acquisitions activity has shifted from pandemic highs. Learn what’s driving M&A deal valuations, buyer appetite, and seller strategy in the current market.
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AI Risks Professional Service Firms Must Address Now
AI risks threaten professional service firms through hallucinations, liability gaps, and lack of regulation. Learn how to mitigate them.
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Nonprofit Tax Filing: Build an Accounting System That Gets
Learn how nonprofit tax filing works, what your accounting system must track, and how to avoid common 501(c)(3) compliance mistakes on Form 990.
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ESG Advisory Services: A Guide to Managing Risk
ESG advisory services help companies assess climate risk, meet compliance requirements, and build sustainability strategies that protect stakeholders and strengthen market position.
