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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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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.

Accounting

NJCPAs Welcomed College Students at Accelerating Scholars in Accounting Event

The ASA event was sponsored by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), CohnReznick, Deloitte Foundation, Mazars, WilkinGuttenplan, Wiss and Withum.

Tax Planning

Corvee Adds New and Updated Strategies to Instead

Corvee has announced the release of nine new strategies and two updated strategies to Instead and Instead Pro.

Small Business

New Small Business Grants Available from Intuit QuickBooks

Small business owners in the U.S. can apply for the QuickBooks Grant Program at quickbooks.com/grants and applications will be accepted from May 28 to June 30, 2024.

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Firm Management

CPACharge Announces New Partnerships with New Jersey, Nevada and Wyoming CPA Societies

With a combined membership count exceeding 15,000, these societies bring unmatched value to accountancy education, encourage cordial relations, and create opportunities to grow member’s networks.

Accounting

Financial Accounting Foundation Appoints Hillary H. Salo Vice Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board

In this capacity, she will succeed current FASB vice chair James L. Kroeker, whose final term on the FASB concludes June 30, 2024.