Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Income Statement Audit: Key Items Your Auditor Reviews
Learn which income statement items auditors focus on most, from revenue recognition and cost of goods sold to operating expenses, and how to prepare.
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Tax Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself This Tax Season
Tax identity theft occurs when thieves file fraudulent returns using your SSN. Learn how to prevent it and protect your refund.
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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.