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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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AICPA Tax Executive Committee Approves Revised Tax Standards
The AICPA SSTSs serve as the ethical framework for tax professionals and are enforceable tax standards for AICPA members.
Advisory
Corporate Boards Grow in Diversity
The report addresses the current state of diversity in boardrooms and provides insights on how to maximize the benefits of a diverse board.
EY Gets $3 Million Penalty by Texas Board of Public Accountancy
The SEC had further determined that EY had withheld this misconduct from the SEC staff who were involved in the investigation.
Payroll
Americans Received 4.6 Billion Robocalls in October
U.S. consumers received just over 4.6 billion robocalls in October, representing a 7.9% increase from September's volume
Accounting
Indiana CPA Society Welcomes 2023-2024 Class of INCPAS Scholars
The INCPAS Scholars is a free, year-long program designed to help high school students learn about accounting and the CPA profession.
Accounting
Financial Cents Adds Integration with Adobe eSignature
The integration allows Financial Cents users to effortlessly request, track, and manage signatures directly from their Financial Cents dashboard
Accounting
AICPA Honors 11 Forensic and Valuation Professionals
The awards spotlight significant contributions to the advancement of the fields of forensics accounting and business valuation.
Small Business
Americans Plan to Spend About $125 Billion with Small Businesses During 2023 Holiday Shopping
For many consumers, shopping small will be a priority as they expect to spend roughly $485 at small businesses this season compared to $342 last year.
Taxes
IRS Advisory Council Issues Report with Recommendations on Agency Changes
The 2023 Public Report includes recommendations on 23 issues covering a broad range of topics including: Sec. 302, EINs, 1099-K reporting, Employee Plans, Modernizing Forms.
Accounting
BILL in Final Stages of Acquiring Digital Payments Platform Melio
Bill Holdings, the parent company of Bill, a cloud-based invoicing and payments system, is negotiating a reported $1.95 billion deal to acquire Melio Payments.
Taxes
Intuit Adds Features to ProTax Group of Products
The Tax Year 2023 product updates offer enhanced reporting capabilities, strategies, and streamlined workflows.