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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

96% of Accountants Think Automation is Essential for Profession

With a nationwide shortage of accountants, a notable increase in CPAs exiting the field, and the retirement of baby boomer accountants, many firms find it challenging to manage their growing workloads.

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Accounting

The Sales Tax Team Joins CPAmerica

The Sales Tax Team, with offices in California, Texas, and Wisconsin, brings over 75 years of combined sales tax consulting experience to the table.

Accounting Standards

New Jersey Society of CPAs Announces CPA Exam Lottery Winners

The annual lottery, which launched in 2019, was created to partially offset the cost of preparing for and taking the CPA Exam.

Small Business

Retail Sales Up 2.5% Year-Over-Year

Retail sales kept up a long streak of year-over-year gains in October even though the rate of growth continued to slow, according to the National Retail Federation.

Taxes

When Will 2024 Tax Refunds Come? 2024 Tax Season Questions.

This easy chart can tell you when you are likely to receive your 2024 income tax refund, if you are due one. E-filing of tax returns will likely start in January.

Software

Results Software Partners with Avalara to Automate Tax Compliance

The new integration streamlines and improves sales tax calculation accuracy in Results Estimates, Sales Orders, and Invoices.

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Small Business

Analysts Expect Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping to Surge

An estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year.

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Firm Management

Ignition and Intuit Expand Partnership

Accounting and tax firms are now able to import their ProConnect clients into Ignition, filter clients by return type, and send tax proposals to multiple clients in bulk using templates.

Financial Reporting

New Features Give Sage Intacct Features Deeper Insights and Automation

These significant advancements will provide increased productivity, insightful data and streamlined business processes for customers.

Taxes

Proposed IRS Regs Would Remove Deductions for Some Syndicated Conservation Easements by Pass-Throughs

Syndicated conservation easements have been included in the IRS' annual list of Dirty Dozen tax schemes for many years.

Taxes

Marcum Offers 2023 Year-End Tax Guide

Marcum's guide anticipates various scenarios to help its readers develop adaptable and effective taxpayer strategies, including those in unique situations.

Firm Management

Canopy Engagements Automates Customizable Letters and Proposals

Canopy Engagements incorporates a form-like process, built to capture every detail with the ability to templatize each item a firm offers.