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
Financial Reporting November 19, 2025
The survey of 213 global internal audit leaders shows the profession is being challenged by three converging forces: persistently tight resources, the rise of AI, and a demand for role redefinition.
Small Business November 19, 2025
Through this collaboration, Fundbox’s financing solutions are now directly integrated into Wave Perks, Wave’s new hub for tools and services that help small businesses manage and grow, all in one place.
Technology November 18, 2025
He had received numerous awards over his 6 decades in accounting technology, was the 3rd inductee in CPA Practice Advisor's Accounting Hall of Fame, and named multiple times to Accounting Today‘s Top 100 Influential People in Accounting.
Payroll November 18, 2025
More than a third (39%) of Americans couldn't cover a $2,000 emergency without relying on a credit card, and 29% say they couldn't afford basic living expenses without one.
Artificial Intelligence November 18, 2025
The findings explore finance leaders' trust in artificial intelligence (AI) and their expectations for responsible AI deployment.
Payroll November 12, 2025
For more than a decade after the Great Recession, job postings and hires moved in tandem, with modest gaps between them. That changed in 2021.
Accounting November 8, 2025
This event will be Dec. 10-11, 2025, with 7 sessions each day. The event is free for professionals- all sessions qualify for one hour of CPE in various fields of study, while five of the tax-focused sessions also offer an hour each of CE credit.
Accounting November 6, 2025
The new platform introduces a ground-up approach to automation, combining intelligent financial workflows, real-time payments, and deep accounting integrations to modernize how businesses manage cash flow.
Payroll November 6, 2025
41% of workers haven’t received a meaningful raise in more than two years, and the majority (61%) are willing to accept a smaller or no raise due to concerns about layoffs and job security.
Technology November 6, 2025
Collections Agentic Procedures redefines how finance teams collect by replacing static playbooks with adaptive methods that learn from every customer interaction and recommend the most effective outreach strategy.
Accounting November 6, 2025
Users of American Express and Emburse can quickly issue Amex Virtual Cards within Emburse’s platform, expense entries are created and categorized automatically with mobile notifications
Taxes November 6, 2025
This chart makes it easy to estimate when you will likely get your income tax refund, based on when and how you file. No form entry required.
