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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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Auditing

Survey Finds Misalignment Between Top Risks and Internal Audit Efforts

The first half of the 2020s has been an era of perpetual risk-induced disruption spanning cybersecurity, AI, supply chain, inflation, third party, sustainability, and beyond.

Accounting

Avalara Shines Spotlight on Customer Experience with Intuitive AI and Other Innovations

The company emphasized AI-infused product innovation and features, embedded integrations with popular business applications, and ...

Accounting

AICPA & CIMA Launch Global Women to Watch Recognition to Celebrate and Honor Women in the Profession

Recognition for the Global Women to Watch falls into two categories, Experienced Leaders and Emerging Leaders.

Marketing

Edge Marketing Wins Two Awards for Accounting Marketing

The agency was named a gold winner in the Marketing/Promotion Campaign for a Special Event category. This work was in crafting a client’s strategic marketing campaign to drive leads at a national industry event.

Accounting

RSM Teams with Additive to Enhance Tax Service Capabilities Using Generative AI

This relationship empowers RSM and its clients to be at the forefront of generative AI adoption through Additive’s groundbreaking tax workflow management platform.

Auditing

Sikich Launches IAEdge for Internal Audit Compliance

IAEdge arrives in time to support organizations in navigating these changes, bolstering compliance and strengthening audit processes.

Accounting

Wolters Kluwer and Internal Audit Foundation Uncover Potential of GenAI in Audit Activities

The report explores the use, implementation and governance of GenAI within organizations and internal audit functions.

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Small Business

SaaS is Up, Ads Are Down and OpenAI Purchases Grow by 600%

The survey found that while broader economic conditions may not seem favorable to consumers, employees are continuing to rely on these tools to do their jobs, even going so far as to pay out of pocket for what they need and submitting them for reimbursement.

Accounting

Entigrity Merges with MYCPE and Rebrands as MYCPE ONE

This strategic merger goes beyond simply combining the services; it’s aimed at building an integrated ecosystem that delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions to CPA & Accounting firms.

Accounting

BKR International Expands Middle East Footprint with New Member in Jordan

Based in Amman, Jordan, Abbasi, Shahin & Odeh brings valuable expertise and a strong commitment to financial excellence and client success.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Schellman Expands Sustainability Reporting Services with Acquisition of Sustas LLC, ISO 14001 Accreditation

As part of the transaction, Sustas’s clients and personnel will join Schellman, further strengthening the firm’s ability to deliver tailored, industry-leading sustainability compliance, consulting, and assurance solutions.

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Accounting

Navan Launches Travel and Expense Management System for Accounting Firms

Navan helps firms standardize spend management with dynamic spend policies, real-time transaction feeds, and direct GL integrations, including NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Xero.