Insights
Insight and analysis from the Pease Bell team — on tax, audit, accounting, and the industries we serve.
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Accounting Estimates: How to Get Them Right Before Audit
Accounting estimates drive key financial statement figures. Learn common examples, how auditors evaluate them, and how to prepare for audit season.
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Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions in Volatile Times
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions face regulatory delays and geopolitical risk during international volatility. Learn how to prepare.
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M&A Acquisition Strategy: Why Flexibility Matters
A flexible M&A acquisition strategy helps buyers and sellers adapt to due diligence findings and new deal structures.
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7 Habits That Help Women in Accounting Build Careers
Discover 7 proven habits that help women in accounting advance their careers, build leadership skills, and thrive in the CPA profession.
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Film Tax Credits: How CPAs Help Producers Save
Film tax credits offset 20 to 30% of production costs. Learn how a CPA team helps certify expenses and claim state film incentives.
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Internal Controls That Reduce Financial Restatements
Strong internal controls reduce financial restatements by catching errors early. Learn how the COSO framework builds reliable controls.
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Medical Expense Deduction
The medical expense deduction lets you write off costs above 7.5% of AGI. Bunching expenses into one tax year helps you clear that threshold.
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Not-for-Profit Accounting Standards: ASU 2016-14 Explained
ASU 2016-14 simplified not-for-profit accounting standards with new net asset classes, liquidity disclosures, and expense reporting rules.
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Wash Sale Rule: What It Is and How to Avoid It
The wash sale rule disallows a tax loss if you rebuy a substantially identical security within 30 days. Learn how to avoid it.
