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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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Technology

MyLawCLE and Tax Rep Network Partnership Provides Insider Knowledge on Working with the IRS

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

Accounting

AICPA Announces the Winner of the George Krull/Grant Thornton EDGE in Teaching Award

The award recognizes successful leading-edge practices in the teaching of junior- or senior-level accounting courses that continue to enhance accounting majors’ interest in accounting.

Accounting

AICPA Honors Accounting Professor with Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award

Weirich’s impact extends beyond the classroom, as he has co-authored several influential textbooks, including the widely used Accounting & Auditing Research: Tools and Strategies.

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Payroll

Younger Workers Say Transparency is Key to Business Ethics

Transparency and accountability are the strongest indicators of ethical behavior by businesses, according to a new international survey.

Small Business

Imports for First Half of 2023 Drop 22% Over Previous Year

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to be 22% lower during the first half of 2023 than the same time last year despite increased consumer. spending

Accounting

LeaseCrunch to Offer Webinar on GASB 96

This webinar taking place will offer an implementation road map to help participants navigate the complexities of GASB 96.

Taxes

AICPA Supports Changing Requirements to Form 1099-K Reporting Threshold

For many months, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has expressed its concerns regarding the lowered Form 1099-K reporting threshold

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Sales Tax

Survey Finds 2018 Wayfair Decision Adds Costs for Consumers

Nearly half of U.S. and U.K. businesses surveyed have increased prices for customers due to online sales tax complexity resulting from the Wayfair decision five years ago.

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Accounting

AICPA Awarded $970,000 in Scholarships in the 2023-2024 Academic Year

The AICPA Foundation is focused on supporting the next generation of CPAs through accounting education and outreach, scholarships and fellowships, and diversity and inclusion.

Accounting

Illinois CPA Society Presents 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

Over the past 42 years, he has served on numerous ICPAS committees, task forces, and councils. In addition, he served multiple terms on the ICPAS Board of Directors, of which he is a former chairperson, and the...

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Accounting

Indiana CPA Society Awards $21,500 in 2023-24 Scholarships

This scholarship provides financial assistance to Indiana CPA Society (INCPAS) student members pursuing their accounting degree and entry into the CPA profession.

Taxes

AICPA Expresses Strong Support for Bicameral Disaster Tax Relief Legislation

The process for receiving tax filing relief from the IRS during a natural disaster can be overwhelming.