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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

Texas Society of CPAs Hosts Accounting Opportunities Month

Accounting Opportunities Month will bring Certified Public Accountants into middle school, high school and college classrooms to share their career journeys, debunk common myths, and provide valuable insights into the accounting profession.

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Accounting

EY Survey Shows Gen Z Priorities and Pipeline Opportunities

79% of students surveyed believe an accounting degree will have long-term career benefits and an overwhelming majority of senior executives (97%) are optimistic about the future of the profession and the next generation of CPAs.

Payroll

IRS Increases 401(k) Limit to $23,000 for 2024; IRA Limit Raised to $7,000

The contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k), 403(b), and most 457 plans, as well as the federal government's Thrift Savings Plan is increased to $23,000, up from $22,500.

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Accounting

Avalara Adds 17 Certified Integrations into Business Apps

Avalara certified integration partners have met criteria developed by Avalara for performance and reliability.

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Accounting

Dynamic Audit Solution Sees Growth in Use

Powered by transformative methodology developed by the AICPA, in partnership with leading firms and audit practitioners.

Small Business

Halloween Shopping Expected to Top $12.2 Billion; Dog Owners Add to Total

The top ways consumers are planning to celebrate are handing out candy (68%), decorating their home or yard (53%) or dressing in costume (50%).

Taxes

Canopy to Host Summit for Accounting Professionals on Nov. 9. 2023

Canopy’s annual summit will include insights from CEO Davis Bell and Chief Product Officer (CPO) Shane Westra along with a panel of business experts.

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Firm Management

Ignition Platform Adds Features Giving Firms More Pricing Tools

Ignition data reveals that customers increased prices by an impressive 10% on average in the past year.

Accounting

Ensuring Success 2023 Sessions Announced: Earn 14 Hours of CPE in Two Days

Earn from 1 to 14 hours of free CPE during this online 2-day event. Pick only the sessions you want to attend, and meet your CPE needs before the end of the year.

ESG

AuditBoard Announces AI and Analytics Capabilities

AuditBoard has added new capabilities purpose-built to enable teams to automate critical workflows, surface key strategic insights, and stay on top of proliferating risks.

Payroll

ADP Launches API Central for HCM Integration

API Central is ideal for businesses that want the ability to easily push or pull their ADP data into their HR and business systems.

Accounting

Patriot Software Partners with Stripe

Accounting customers can connect their Stripe account or onboard with Stripe directly in Patriot's Accounting Software.