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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

The SMB Cloud Accounting Market is Still a New Frontier

There has been a lot of activity in the online accounting market over the past few years and, according to some vendors, there is a big battle being waged for the minds (and wallets) of small businesses.

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Small Business

Small Business Expert Gives Advice on Competing Against the Big Guys

Before the Internet, small companies didn't stand a chance against the Goliaths, says Corrine Sandler, a globally recognized leader in business intelligence and market research.

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Accounting

Cold Weather Has Chilling Effect on Small Business Hiring

A new report shows that the unusually cold winter across the United States may have had an effect on hiring at small businesses, as sales revenue in many parts of the country were down due to weather conditions.

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Accounting

Small Businesses Missing Out on Time-Saving Tech

The results show that more than half of small businesses surveyed still use manual processes, such as a spreadsheet or pen and paper, to track finances. In addition, almost 40 percent of these businesses are spending multiple days on tax preparation.

Benefits

How to Increase Retirement Savings

It’s never too late to begin. The sooner you start contributing to your employer-sponsored retirement plan or IRA, the better your chances for building a significant savings cushion.

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Benefits

Income Taxes for Retirees: Easier, But Still Complex for Some

Think taxes get a lot easier when you retire? Like everything else in life, it depends, especially since the tax aspects of Social Security, 401(k) withdrawals and IRAs can get pretty confusing.

Income Tax

Lose Some Tax Documents? Here's How to Replace Them

Across the United States, millions of people are gathering their W-2s, 1099s, receipts, business expenses, mortgage and brokerage statements, student loan records and other documents they need to file their taxes.

Accounting

AICPA and CPA Canada Team Up On Forensic Advisory Services

New agreement gives CPAs in both countries access to same resources, credentials in rapidly growing, highly specialized practice areas.

Income Tax

Cheating On Income Taxes Not a Big Deal, Say 14% Of Americans

Fudge a few numbers on a tax return? It's illegal and could set a taxpayer up for some serious fines and penalties but ... 14 percent of Americans say it's not a big deal. Yet at the same time, a vast majority think tax preparer standards of competency are highly important.

Firm Management

Photo Gallery from the 2014 Thought Leader Symposium

Thanks to all of the participants in this year's CPA Practice Advisor Thought Leader Symposium, as well as our sponsors: Thomson Reuters, CCH, Intuit and Avalara.

Firm Management

Accounting & Finance Pros Have High Confidence in Careers

While professionals in some other fields may still be wary about the economy, accounting and finance professionals still have high confidence in the security of their jobs, and increasing confidence they could find a new one, according to a new survey.

Firm Management

Intacct Exec Named To List of Most Influential

The vice president of online accounting systems developer Intacct has been included on the CRN 2014 Channel Chiefs list and has been named as one of this year's 50 Most Influential.