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Isaac M. O'Bannon

Managing Editor

isaac.obannon@cpapracticeadvisor.com

Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies. Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy veteran. Email: isaac.obannon - @ - cpapracticeadvisor.com

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Accounting

Avalara AvaTax, Returns, and Exemption Certificate Management Achieve SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

The audit provides customers with assurance that Avalara is accountable, responsible, and transparent when it comes to the handling and security of their ...

Georgia CPAs

Accounting

Georgia CPAs Advocate for Profession at State Capitol

CPA Day attendees enjoyed a networking breakfast followed by a legislative update.

Accounting

FICPA Members "Hike the Hill" in Tallahassee to Advocate for CPA Profession

The event – which was the Institute’s second full-member, fly-in advocacy day – brought FICPA members together with lawmakers to advocate on behalf of the CPA profession in Florida.

Accounting

U.S. Consumer Confidence Declined in January

The Expectations Index is below 80 which often signals a recession within the next year. Both present situation and expectations indexes were revised up slightly in December.

Small Business

58% of U.S. Businesses Plan to Add New Jobs in 2023

While many companies are eager to hire, 9 in 10 managers said it's challenging to find skilled professionals, on par with results from the prior State of U.S. Hiring Survey.

Taxes

Chart Shows Estimated 2023 IRS Tax Refund Dates - When Will You Get Your Refund?

Early tax filers who are a due a refund can often see them as early as mid- or late February. Use this chart to see when you may be able to get refund.

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Income Tax

W2 Statements Due to Employees and SSA by Jan. 31, 2023

Employers must also provide copies B, C and 2 of Form W-2 to their employees by January 31, 2023.

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Accounting

Accounting Software Maker IRIS Sees 30% Growth

IRIS Software Group is the maker of Doc.it, AccountantsWorld, myPaySolutions, and other professional solutions.

Accounting

2023 NJCPA Convention & Expo

Borgata Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, June 13-16, 2023.

Payroll

61% of North American Workers Stress More Over Finances than Last Year

More than 4,200 workers across the United States and Canada were surveyed to analyze three clusters of people – Stressed, Unsettled, and Comfortable – and to understand ...

Small Business

2022 Holiday Retail Sales Grew 5.3% to $936 Billion

While holiday growth was less than expected, sales for the year grew 7% over 2021 to $4.9 trillion, meeting NRF’s forecast of between 6% and 8% growth for the year.

Small Business

Business Leaders Optimistic for 2023, But Inflation and Staffing Worries Linger

According to a new survey, 70% of business leaders said they anticipate their revenue to increase year-over-year. However, they reported that the challenges of the past three years have contributed to ongoing stress.