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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

Barry Melancon Opens AICPA ENGAGE with a Farewell Message

During his tenure, he oversaw and directed many of the major initiatives the AICPA has accomplished, including the digitization of the CPA Exam, and merging the AICPA and CIMA.

Accounting

2024 Accounting Thought Leader Think Tank Focused on Challenges Facing Profession

Dozens of firm leaders, educators, consultants and advisors to the profession are set to meet at the Accounting Leaders Think Tank Symposium.

Taxes

IRS Appoints Tamaki as Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer

In her new role, Fumino Tamaki will be responsible for setting the strategic direction for improving the agency’s taxpayer experience.

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Taxes

Massachusetts Flooding Victims Get Tax Relief

These taxpayers now have until July 31, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make payments.

Accounting

ShareFile Unveils New Innovations to Transform Accounting Workflows

ShareFile has added new accounting functionalities designed to create efficiency, reduce complexity, and improve client satisfaction.

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Technology

Report Shows Evolving Threat Environment with Emerging Technologies and Ransomware Attacks

Cybersecurity attacks continue to be a significant risk for middle market companies as the increasingly complex threat environment includes emerging technologies such as generative AI.

Sales Tax

Zuper Integrates with Avalara to Automate Tax Management Capabilities for Field Service Teams

This shift to smart automation can lead to better scalability and growth, and certainly increased compliance, including surety during audits.

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Taxes

Expat Taxpayers Face June 17 Deadline for 2023 Filing

This deadline applies to both U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad, including those with dual citizenship.

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Technology

Research Shows Technology Skills Gap Amid Talent Shortage

Nearly two-thirds of technology leaders surveyed (65%) said they have a skills gap within their department, and 62% feel the skills gap has a greater impact today compared to a year ago.

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Financial Reporting

GASB Issues Guidance to Improve Components of Government Financial Reports

GASB Statement No. 103, Financial Reporting Model Improvements, builds on Statement 34 by providing key targeted improvements to the financial reporting model.

Accounting

Clockwork Releases New Product Feature: Consolidated Forecasting

This innovative tool sets a new industry standard by offering the first and only solution for consolidating forecasts across multiple client accounts in real-time, a game-changer for accountants.

Accounting

Cone Launches New Proposal and Billing System for Accountants

The platform includes a pricing tool which allows accountants and bookkeepers to price their services based on various service factors like say number of transactions or based on annual revenue.