Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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5 Sources of Substantive Audit Evidence Every Business
Learn the five key sources of substantive audit evidence, from confirmation letters to recalculations, and how to prepare for each during your next audit.
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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Key Provisions for Corporations
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act cut corporate rates to 21%, nearly doubled the standard deduction, and reshaped individual tax brackets through 2025.
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TCJA Tax Brackets: How Individual Tax Rates Changed
The TCJA tax brackets cut most individual rates from 2018 through 2025. See every bracket by filing status and what happens when the law…
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Business Budgeting: Build a Budget From Your Financials
Business budgeting starts with your three core financial statements: income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet. Learn how to create a budget that manages…
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Inventory Audit Procedures for Multi-Location Businesses
Learn the inventory audit procedures auditors use for multi-location businesses, from physical counts to general ledger analysis, and how to prepare for audit season.
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Year-End Risk Assessment Using SWOT Analysis
Learn how to conduct a year-end risk assessment using SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
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7 Tax Saving Strategies You Can Still Use Before Year End
Reduce your tax bill before December 31 with these 7 proven tax saving strategies, from prepaying property taxes to maximizing charitable donation deductions.
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401(k) Contribution Limits for 2018: Full Breakdown
The 401(k) contribution limit for 2018 rose to $18,500. See all retirement plan limits, catch-up contributions, and IRA limits.
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Charitable Giving Tax Deduction
Learn how a charitable giving tax deduction works, key donation deadlines, and year-end strategies to maximize your tax savings before December 31.