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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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Small Business

Georgia (and Florida) on My Mind

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane, and with sustained winds of 125 mph or greater. As of noon Eastern time, the hurricane was still a Category 1, and moving over southern Georgia.

Accounting

Nominations Open for CPA Practice Advisor's "40 Under 40" and "20 Under 40" Awards

The 40 Under 40 Awards spotlight the top practicing public accountants, educators and thought leaders who are leading their profession by visibly and incrementally changing...

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Accounting

Institute of Internal Auditors’ to Hold Financial Services Exchange Sept. 11-12 in D.C.

The Exchange provides internal auditors in the financial services space with the opportunity to share their greatest takeaways, tools, and techniques with other leaders.

Accounting

Keynote Speakers Announced for Digital CPA Conference

DCPA 2023, hosted by CPA.com and the AICPA & CIMA, will take place at the ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Dec. 3-6, 2023. Virtual attendance options are also available.

Accounting

New Xero Beautiful Business Fund to Award SMBs with Funding

Xero, a global small business platform, has announced a new global small business fund with more than NZ$750,000 in funding, to support the future aspirations of small businesses globally.

Payroll

89% of Workers Prefer a 4-Day Work Week or Hybrid

81% of full-time workers and job seekers were in support of a 4-day work week. More than 1 in 3 workers (37%) are willing to change jobs or industries for a 4-day work week.

MassCPAs

Massachusetts Society of CPAs Announces 2023 Women to Watch

The awards recognize women who have made outstanding contributions to the accounting profession, their communities, their firms or companies and to the development of women as leaders.

Taxes

TaxCure and Tax Rep Network Partner to Provide IRS Representation Education and Training

In addition to IRS representation training sessions, the partnership will enable tax professionals to explore adding new revenue streams to their practices with tax resolution services.

MassCPAs

Accounting

MassCPAs Hires Molly Sullivan as Vice President of Government Affairs

She has over 10 years of experience in the legislative and government relations sectors and has represented a wide range of clients, from nonprofits and associations to national corporations.

Accounting

Most Americans Aren’t Happy with Their Banks, Survey Shows

The Banking Disruption Index also warns of the majority (58%) who claim their banks could be doing more to ensure their complete satisfaction.

Accounting

Business Travel Rebounds, Sees 46% Jump Even Over Pre-Pandemic Times

Increased travel expenses underscore the importance of accurate reporting, as manual tracking leads to errors and fraud that can cost thousands or even millions of dollars.

Taxes

AICPA Comments and Asks for Guidance on Energy Tax Credit Provisions

These proposed temporary regulations provide some guidance to the pre-registration filing requirements, as well as the clarification and definition of applicable entities.