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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

FinQuery Launches Prepaid and Accrual Accounting, Helping Accountants Eliminate Errors and Accelerate Close

This solution empowers businesses to automate accounting for prepaid and accrued expenses stemming from contracts such as software, services, utilities, insurance and short-term leases.

Technology

Propense.ai Secures Investment from Thomson Reuters Ventures to Accelerate AI Adoption and Innovation in Professional Services Sector

The investment enables Propense to continue advancing its proprietary cross-selling technology by developing innovative, human-centered AI solutions designed to help firms predict client needs and use the full breadth of their offerings to serve clients and maximize value.

Advisory

How Automation Helped a Firm Save Clients $500,000 on Lease Management

With the implementation of the new lease accounting standards under ASC 842, GBQ faced significant challenges in helping their construction clients navigate these complex changes.

Payroll

Two-Thirds of Americans Say Election Will Significantly Impact Unemployment, Survey Finds

American workers have growing fears about AI technology, the outcome of the election, and its impact on unemployment, according to a new survey by MarketWatch Guides.

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Accounting

AICPA Women’s Global Leadership Summit Aims to Promote and Uplift Trailblazers and Allies

AICPA & CIMA will hold the thirteenth annual Women’s Global Leadership Summit from November 11-13 this year in the Seattle area, where attendees dedicated to advancing women in the profession will be inspired by trailblazing speakers, and participate in impactful sessions tailored to all career levels.

Small Business

2024 Intuit Connect Conference Kicks Off in Vegas

Conference activities centered around small business practices, advisory services, professional tax services, and accounting firm management will be held from October 28-30, 2024.

Taxes

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to $1.7 Million Tax Evasion

A Florida man has pleaded guilty to evading the payment of more than $1.7 million he owed for tax years 2004 through 2014.

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Financial Reporting

Finance Execs Turn to AI to Improve Corporate Reporting

96% of respondents say they worry about the integrity and reliability of this data, and many have reported problems with data formats (39%) and inconsistencies (35%).

Small Business

Bill360 Adds Enhancements to AR Automation Platform

The new capabilities align with Bill360’s mission of helping accountants and their B2B clients optimize both the efficiency of the invoicing process and the ease of payment.

Payroll

6 Factors Drive Employee Attraction and Retention

48% of employees cite pay as one of the main drivers for attraction and retention — the most commonly cited factor for both, and more than half of employees (56%) would consider another job offer for better pay.

Taxes

IRS Issues Guidance for Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit

The revenue procedure provides procedures and requirements that a manufacturer of specified property must follow to be treated as a qualified manufacturer (QM).

Payroll

Should I Use a 401K Disbursement or Loan to Pay Off Mortgage?

I'm 55-ish in the Midwest and my mortgage end is in sight. I'm comfortable with my 401(k) balance. Does it make sense for me to cash-out just enough to pay off the house? ($40,000, out of a 401(k) balance of 400k.)