Services: Transaction Advisory
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Qualified Small Business Stock: Section 1202 Tax Benefits
Qualified small business stock under Section 1202 lets investors exclude up to 100% of capital gains. Learn QSBS eligibility and 2026 strategies.
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Buy Sell Agreement: Why Every Business Owner Needs One
A buy sell agreement protects business owners when an owner dies, retires, or leaves. Learn how to structure, value, and fund yours.
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Accounting Firm Merger: Pease CPAs and Proper & Associates
Pease CPAs and Proper & Associates complete an accounting firm merger in Cleveland, expanding services across two offices with 60+ staff.
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Mergers and Acquisitions for Distributors: A Guide
Learn how mergers and acquisitions for distributors work, from due diligence to tax strategy, with expert CPA advice.
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Best Accounting Firms to Work For: 7th NorthCoast 99 Win
Pease & Associates earned the NorthCoast 99 award for seven consecutive years, proving it is one of the best accounting firms to work for…
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Best CPA Firms: Pease & Associates Earns Top National Honor
Pease & Associates earned a best CPA firms award from Inside Public Accounting, joining just 60 firms on the 2015 Best of the Best…
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Tangible Property Regulations: BAR Test and Safe Harbors
Learn how IRS tangible property regulations determine when to capitalize or expense costs, including the BAR test and de minimis safe harbor.
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Estate Planning: Why You Need More Than Just a Will
Estate planning protects your family and assets whether you’re wealthy or not. Learn why a will alone isn’t enough and which documents you need.
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Board of Directors for Small Business: Do You Need One?
A board of directors helps small businesses with succession planning and strategic oversight. Learn who needs one and how to form one.
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Protecting Valuable Collections
Most collectors lack a current appraisal or estate plan for their holdings. Learn five steps for protecting valuable collections, from insurance to taxes.
