Staffing October 6, 2026
Backdoor References: 37% Say Potential Employers Contacted People They Never Listed
A job reference may seem like a straightforward endorsement, but what happens behind the scenes can be more complicated.
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.
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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 groundforces veteran (never a SEAL).
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Staffing October 6, 2026
A job reference may seem like a straightforward endorsement, but what happens behind the scenes can be more complicated.
Technology October 5, 2026
Dext Payments is now available to Dext customers using QuickBooks Online and Xero across Canada.
Small Business October 2, 2026
Additional planned enhancements include new AI agents and accounts payable workflows to further automate and simplify financial operations
Payroll October 2, 2026
The annual percentage rate (APR) of the average loan is 232%.
Staffing October 2, 2026
Workers report that these experiences can affect their trust, confidence, and willingness to speak up.
Small Business October 1, 2026
Business AI use is rising across the U.S., but it varied widely in the first half of 2026.
Taxes October 1, 2026
The Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act passed in the Senate by unanimous consent.
Small Business September 29, 2026
The platform helps streamline procurement processes, reduce costs and accelerate commercial card acceptance at scale.
Accounting September 29, 2026
The additions reflect Sorren's continued focus on growing alongside firms that share its goals and commitments.
Technology September 29, 2026
With the integration, businesses running DualEntry can connect Expensify in minutes for an automatic, two-way sync.
Taxes September 28, 2026
These notices address the application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to domestic corporate transactions, troubled companies, and tax consolidated groups.
Small Business September 25, 2026
Completion of detached single-family homes fell for the third straight year in 2025, and the pace of permitting is slipping further.