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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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Payroll

How the Government Shutdown Could Impact Small Business

As the possibility of a shutdown of the federal government looms, payroll and business services provider Paychex, Inc. has shared its insight on what such a shutdown could mean for small businesses across the country.

Accounting

More Small Business Owners Achieving Work-Life Balance

Small business owners are worried about healthcare, retirement and general finances, but it seems they are achieving an increased work-life balance, according to a recent survey by online marketing company Yodle.

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Accounting

Report Shows Slow Growth for Private Companies

Privately held companies are growing sales at an annual rate of less than 4 percent in 2013, according to financial statements, according to preliminary estimates in the latest Sageworks Private Company Report today, a quarterly update on the health and state of privately held U.S. companies.

Accounting

Succession Planning for Accounting Firms: Most Professionals Are Unprepared

A recent survey by the National Society of Accountants reveals that less than a third (28%) of firms have a succession plan. Practitioners should think about succession planning as early as possible and draw up a plan to transition client relationships to an internal successor or an outside firm.

Firm Management

What Would You Ask a Former IRS Auditor?

Do all IRS agents think that all taxpayers selected for audit are cheating on their taxes?

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Accounting

ZenPayroll Sees Quick Success Helping Small Businesses

Nationwide expansion continues to Texas, Florida, Washington, New York and Illinois

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Accounting

The Changing Face of Accounting and Accounting Technology

In an ever-changing industry filled with new faces and emerging technology, professionals find that breaking down barriers between practitioners, vendors, and consultants is proving to be a win-win-win.

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Income Tax

Highway use tax returns due Sep. 3

For Most Truckers, Highway Use Tax Return Due Sept. 3

Accounting

AICPA recognizes City of South Miami CFO as an outstanding CPA in government

The chief financial officer for the City of South Miami has been recognized by the American Institute of CPAs.

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Advisory

New book focuses on social media risks to businesses

Today as employees confuse the line between business and personal – electronic gaffes, outbursts and spontaneous blasts can span the globe in seconds.

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Accounting

IRS now offers online FATCA registrations

Organizations that must register with the Internal Revenue Service under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) can now do so online at the taxing agency's website, the IRS announced on Monday. FACTA is usually required by financial institutions.

Accounting

Are Millions of Americans Tax Cheats? Most Who Buy Online Probably Are

Tax professionals know it. Most accounting professionals know it. When it comes to businesses, most follow at least the letter, if not the spirit, of the law. But most other Americans still don’t seem to understand that they are probably a tax cheat.