Pearson & Virlee, PC

05/29/2026

✨ Employee Spotlight: Megan Shook ✨

We're excited to shine a spotlight on Megan Shook, a valued member of the Pearson & Virlee, PC team!

Megan is a University of Iowa graduate with a B.A. in Public Accounting. She brought four tax seasons of experience with her when she joined the firm in November 2024 and has already made a strong impact — supporting business and individual tax return preparation and bookkeeping.

Megan is known for her strengths in harnessing technology and tax research, skills that reflect her commitment to growing as a professional and delivering great results for clients.

When she's not at work, Megan loves spending time with her fiancé, family, friends, and dog. You might find her out on a hiking trail, tending to her garden, crocheting, or cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Go Hawks! 🐾

We're so glad to have Megan on the team!

05/28/2026

We are proud to live and work in a community that takes such pride in its businesses and people. Thank you Visit Mount Vernon-Lisbon for all you do for Mount Vernon and Lisbon!

We’re excited to share that the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group has been selected to receive the Main Street Iowa Program Identity Enhancement Technical Service Grant! This technical service, valued at $15,000, will support efforts to strengthen and elevate the identity, branding, and promotion of our Main Street district and community.

Out of Iowa’s accredited Main Street communities, only five communities statewide were selected through this competitive process, and Mount Vernon is honored to be one of them!

We’re grateful to Main Street Iowa for this opportunity, and we can’t wait to share more as this process begins!

Iowa Economic Development Authority

05/27/2026

The midpoint of 2026 is just around the corner and that makes right now the ideal time for a financial check-in. ✅

Are you saving enough? Keeping debt in check? Making the most of your employee benefits and retirement plan?

This article breaks down 6 key areas to review before the second half of the year kicks in, including:

🔹 Your budget & spending habits
🔹 Retirement & IRA contributions
🔹 Employee benefits (HSAs, FSAs & more)
🔹 Early tax planning for year-end

Small adjustments now can lead to big results by December. Click the link to read the full article and take control of the rest of your year.

👉 https://www.pearsonvirlee.com/article.php?dcarticleid=2304

Pearson & Virlee, PC is a full service tax and accounting firm - Accountant Mount Vernon IA, Accountant Cedar Rapids IA, CPA Mount Vernon IA, CPA Cedar Rapids IA

05/19/2026

🎉 Happy National Accounting Day! Today we celebrate the CPAs and accounting professionals who work hard every day to keep businesses financially strong and communities thriving.

Thank you for trusting us to be your partners in that journey.
We love what we do! 💼🔢

05/15/2026

Not only does she do payroll & accounting, but she also models! Lynn and Bauman's, a perfect match!

Confidence looks good on everything ✨

A Joseph Ribkoff jacket is the kind of layer that elevates your everyday, no overthinking required. Bold, polished, and effortlessly put together.

Style it, own it, and let it carry you through the season with ease.

Stop in and find your perfect statement piece at Bauman’s Mount Vernon 💛

05/14/2026

We know the feeling... but when YOU call, we always answer. 📞😆

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05/07/2026

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National is the perfect time to strengthen your foundation.
Smart moves like keeping clean records, separating business and personal finances, and knowing your tax responsibilities can help you avoid costly mistakes and stay on track. These simple best practices make a big difference when running your small business.

Learn more from the : www.irs.gov/smallbiz

05/05/2026

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Any time is a good time to check your withholding. Our Tax Withholding Estimator tool makes it simple. Answer the online questionnaire without giving us any personal information.

Check your withholding by visiting www.irs.gov/withholding.

05/01/2026

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