Accounting
Newtek to Increase Small Business Lending Line by $23 Million
Newtek's Total Financing Through Capital One, N.A. to Reach $70 Million
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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Advisory
CohnReznick Raises $105,000 for Make-a-Wish Program
The accounting and advisory firm CohnReznick LLP recently raised more than $105,000 at its 13th annual employee Bowl-A-Thon, which benefits Make-A-Wish New Jersey. This brings the total raised for Make-A-Wish by the Firm over the last 13 years through employee fundraising, donations, and raffles to more than $1.45 million.
Accounting
AICPA Recognizes Michigan Gov. Snyder with Impact Award
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, a credentialed Certified Public Accountant, has received the American Institute of CPA's 2014 Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award: State Level.
Accounting
AICPA Honors Grad Student and National Guard Veteran with Inspiration Award
A graduate student at Utah State University has been awarded the Beta Alpha Psi Medal of Inspiration Award.
Accounting
Nearly 80% of Taxpayers Worried About Scams, ID Theft
A new study shows that 78 percent of Americans feel vulnerable to tax scams and 57 percent do not know how to prevent or protect themselves from falling victim to one.
Accounting
Most Americans Still Worried Obamacare Health Exchanges Will Fail
As the implementation of the new healthcare law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as Obamacare) continues, a new survey shows that most Americans think that the exchanges that are designed to provide health insurance will fail.
Accounting
AICPA Looks for Ways to Enhance Audit Quality
Building on CPAs’ long-standing commitment to provide high-quality services that protect the public, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has issued a discussion paper for all stakeholders in the audit process of private entities. The discussion paper summarizes the Institute’s multi-faceted effort that is designed to help auditors excel in a fast changing and complex business environment.
Accounting
Texas Accountant Wins AICPA's Mukelabai Award
Mark K. Rich, CPA, the director of investments for the Kimbell Art Foundation, has been selected by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as the 2014 winner of the Maximo Mukelabai Award. Rich was honored for his work with the Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) and his service to his local community.
Cloud Technology
Intacct Debuts New Premier Partner Program
Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management and accounting software, today announced the launch of a new Premier Partner Program. This new program was built to recognize a network of Intacct partners that deliver comprehensive, high quality services, support, and software to help companies get maximum value from their Intacct investment.
Accounting
AICPA Announces 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award
An accounting professor at the University of Southern California has been recognized by the AICPA for his contributions to accounting academics.
Payroll
Paychex Introduces New Payroll Debit Card Service
For small and mid-sized employers who have workers who are "unbanked" or just prefer to receive their paycheck in a non-check format, payroll, human resources and benefits company Paychex has launched its new Skylight PayOptions Program.
Small Business
Ranking the Friendliest States for Small Businesses
Which states have the most "business friendly" environments? According to the third annual Small Business Friendliness Survey, here are the top five: