Firm Management
5 Ways Remote Work is Impacting Productivity
A survey of more than 2,400 professionals in the U.S. reveals five productivity trends that have taken shape since the shift to remote work.
Isaac M. O'Bannon
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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.
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Benefits
One Third of U.S. Workers Struggling Financially
The survey also found a significant number of employees deferred medical care last year because of time constraints, COVID-19 concerns and cost reasons.
Accounting
AICPA Solicits Feedback on CPA Exam Exposure Draft 
The Exposure Draft is the result of two years of research conducted through a Practice Analysis to align the CPA Exam to the CPA Evolution initiative.
Firm Management
Marcum Acquires Accounting Firm Piccerelli, Gilstein & Company
Five partners and 25 associates join Marcum from PG&Co. In addition, the firm adds a second Providence office to Marcum’s New England footprint.
Accounting
Aspiring Black CPA Scholarship Recipients Announced
The scholarships will provide financial support for expenses related to preparing for or taking the CPA exam, including college tuition toward CPA eligibility...
Taxes
IRS ETAAC Committee Sends Report to Congress
The 2022 report groups a total of five recommendations into two sections: recommendations to Congress and recommendations to the IRS.
Firm Management
Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) Merges in Austin-Based Accounting Firm, Pharr Bounds, LLP
In addition to providing full-service accounting services such as accounting and auditing, tax, advisory, and client accounting services, the firm operates seven portfolio companies ...
Accounting
Wipfli Launches EMRConnect
The new integration for Sage Intacct bolsters Wipfli’s ability to serve as a trusted advisor for healthcare organizations as they seek to streamline operations and consolidate operational, clinical ...
Firm Management
Sikich Awards Three Accounting Scholarships
Accounting and professional services firm Sikich has announced the recipients of its 2022 James A. Sikich Visionary Scholarship.
Benefits
IRS Still Has Backlog of 21.3 Million Tax Returns
At the end of May 2022, the agency had a backlog of 21.3 million unprocessed paper tax returns, an increase of 1.3 million over the same time last year.
Auditing
Guide Offers Advice on Managing ESG Fraud Risks
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are some of the most important topics discussed in boardrooms today. However, when ESG programs are not implemented correctly, organizations can quickly find themselves enmeshed in a maelstrom of missteps and negative headlines.
Accounting
The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor 'Most Powerful Women in Accounting' Awards - 2022
The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the 2022 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards, which recognize each for their significant contributions to the profession. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the ...