Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Tax Filing Deadlines: Key Due Dates You Need to Know
Tax filing deadlines include April 15 for individual returns, quarterly estimated payments, and October extension due dates. See the full schedule here.
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Agreed Upon Procedures: How They Work and When to Use Them
Agreed upon procedures let CPAs investigate specific financial concerns without a full audit. Learn how AUP engagements work and when to use them.
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Internal Controls: Build a Strong Checks and Balances System
Internal controls protect your business from fraud and errors. Learn how to build an effective system of checks and balances for any company.
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Cooking the Books: What Financial Statement Fraud Costs
Cooking the books is the costliest form of occupational fraud, with a median loss of $766,000. Learn common schemes, warning signs, and how to…
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Days Sales Outstanding: How to Benchmark Receivables
Learn how to benchmark receivables using days sales outstanding (DSO), spot fraud risks, and improve your collection process.
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Can You Claim an Elderly Parent as a Dependent
Learn if you can claim an elderly parent as a dependent on your taxes, including income limits, the 50% support test, and deductions.
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Collaborative Leadership: Build a Stronger Business
Collaborative leadership distributes decision-making across your management team, reducing owner burnout and driving better business outcomes. Learn how to make the shift.
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Going Concern: How to Evaluate and Address Red Flags
A going concern assessment determines if a business can meet its obligations over 12 months. Learn the red flags and reporting impacts.
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Sell a Business for More by Proving Operational Efficiency
Operational efficiency helps you sell a business at a premium. See how IT, manufacturing, and outsourcing gains attract buyers.