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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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Taxes

Thomson Reuters and SAP Partner for Automating Tax Reporting

The new integration supports businesses using SAP technologies with automating and filing sales and use tax returns in the United States directly from SAP Document and Reporting Compliance.

Small Business

Monthly Retail Imports to Hit Highest Level Since 2022

Monthly inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to reach its highest level in nearly two years this summer, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report.

Accounting

AICPA Announces Recipients of Teaching Awards

The AICPA and CIMA have announced the recipients of the Bea Sanders/AICPA EDGE in Teaching Award, and the George Krull/Grant Thornton EDGE in Teaching Award.

Accounting

Six Young CPAs Honored by AICPA

The awards are given in memory of Maximo Mukelabai, a member of the inaugural class of the AICPA Leadership Academy whose life was tragically cut short in 2011 at age 36.

Accounting

AI, Automation and Outsourced Staffing Options on Display on AICPA Engage Trade Show Floor

CPA Practice Advisor visited with many companies at AICPA Engage to discuss solutions that can help practices be more productive, efficient and profitable.

Taxes

Utah Movie Producer Found Guilty of $1 Million in Tax Crimes

A federal jury convicted a Utah man on June 4, 2024, of tax evasion and forcibly retaking property that had been seized by the government to pay his outstanding tax debt.

Taxes

IRS Issues New Guidance for Energy Community Bonus Credit

It defines the information taxpayers may use to determine whether they meet certain requirements under the Statistical Area Category or the Coal Closure Category.

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Accounting

Boomer Consulting, Inc. Launches the Boomer Knowledge Network

The platform is designed to deliver valuable resources to accounting firms of all sizes, helping them achieve growth and profitability.

Taxes

Lettuce Financial Launches LettuceHead AI to Answer Solopreneur’s Tax Questions 24/7

LettuceHead AI, an AI-powered knowledge base and tax hub purpose-built to meet solopreneurs' needs.

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Small Business

Father's Day Retail Spending Forecast to Top $22 Billion

Half of consumers plan to purchase a gift for a father or stepfather, followed by those purchasing gifts for a husband (26%), son (10%), brother (8%), friend (8%) or grandfather (6%).

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Firm Management

Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way: Thought Leaders Share Actionable Insights on Firm Business Model Transformation

Thought leaders from tax, accounting, education and media convened virtually for an Accounting Meta Influencers roundtable focused on business model transformation, as firms are looking to expand and compete, do more for clients, and evolve into a new era.

Accounting

2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards Announced

The awards, presented by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor, recognize leaders for their significant contributions to the profession.