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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

Forensic Accounting Case Study Spotlights CFO Fraud

A client requested an initial audit to satisfy bank requirements of a wholesale/distributor of office products. The experienced team at Gettry Marcus performed the required audit procedures, but as it does with all clients, Gettry Marcus looked beyond the required steps.

Firm Management

AWSCPA Presents Presidential Award to CPA

The American Woman's Society of CPAs recently presented its National Awards Program, recognizing several distinguished professionals. The honors were held in conjunction with the Society’s Women’s Accounting & Leadership Conference in late June in Morristown, New Jersey.

Accounting

Retail Federation Forecasts Improved Revenues for Second Half of 2014

The largest association of retailers in the U.S. has mixed news on the economy, but overall the forecast is sunny.

Accounting

Small Business Speed Coaching Heads to Seattle

Beer maker Samuel Adams has announced it will host its next small business Speed Coaching event in Seattle, marking the first time the event has headed to the state of Washington.

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Firm Management

34 from Accounting Firm BerryDunn Participate in Race

New England accounting firm BerryDunn has 34 participants in this year’s TD Beach to Beacon 10K Road Race. Of the firm’s total runners, 17 will compete in the “Business to Business Challenge” in the spirit of friendly competition among local businesses.

Accounting

Financial Restatements Fell Significantly During Past Decade

An in-depth academic analysis of trends and characteristics of restatements to public company financial statements in the United States in the 10-year period following the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) reveals a substantial drop in the number and severity of restatements.

Accounting

Bloomberg BNA to Co-Host Transfer Pricing Conference In Toronto

Speakers at Event on Critical Transfer Pricing Issues Include the Honourable Mr. Justice Marshall Rothstein of the Supreme Court of Canada

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Accounting

AICPA Tells Congress to Expand Use of Cash Accounting Method

The American Institute of CPAs has voiced its support for expanding the availability of the cash method of accounting to small businesses.

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Income Tax

Thomson Reuters Offers New IRS Response Library

According to the IRS, a large part of the tax gap is caused by individuals under reporting their income tax by omitting taxable income or claiming erroneous or inflated deductions or credits.

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Income Tax

Are Marijuana Vending Machines the Next Step? Doctors are Asking for Them

Are vending machines the next step for marijuana distribution and sales?

Cloud Technology

Kashoo Launches New iPhone App

Cloud accounting software maker Kashoo has released a new iPhone app that gives small business owners the ability to manage their finances from anywhere.

Benefits

Thomson Reuters Releases 2014-2015 Tax Planning Guide

Thomson Reuters has released the 2014-2015 edition of the Tax Planning Guide, which accountants, lawyers, tax professionals, and financial advisors distribute to clients and prospects.