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
August 7, 2014
Intacct, a leader in cloud financial management and accounting software, today announced the launch of a new Premier Partner Program. This new program was built to recognize a network of Intacct partners that deliver comprehensive, high quality services, support, and software to help companies get maximum value from their Intacct investment.
August 6, 2014
An accounting professor at the University of Southern California has been recognized by the AICPA for his contributions to accounting academics.
August 5, 2014
For small and mid-sized employers who have workers who are "unbanked" or just prefer to receive their paycheck in a non-check format, payroll, human resources and benefits company Paychex has launched its new Skylight PayOptions Program.
August 5, 2014
Which states have the most "business friendly" environments? According to the third annual Small Business Friendliness Survey, here are the top five:
August 5, 2014
A new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has found the majority of debit card overdraft fees are incurred on transactions of $24 or less and that the majority of overdrafts are repaid within three days. Put in lending terms, if a consumer borrowed $24 for three days and paid the median overdraft fee…
August 5, 2014
When employees were asked to name the biggest breach of workplace etiquette in this type of office environment, using a speakerphone or talking loudly on the phone topped the list (36 percent); loitering or talking around a colleague's desk ranked second (23 percent).
August 5, 2014
Nearly three in five private companies are confident about the U.S. economy, continuing their 18-month optimism streak. More than one-third of them plan major new capital investments, the highest percentage in over two years. The majority of private companies also plan to increase headcount, but minimally, via targeted hiring.
August 4, 2014
While there are millions of small business owners across the United States, most of them can generally fit into one of "four distinct types," according to a new survey by sales and marketing software maker Infusionsoft. The company's 2014 Small Business Market Survey also sheds light on how each type manages business challenges while attracting…
August 1, 2014
The latest Blackbaud Index shows that overall charitable giving to nonprofits increased 1.6% and online giving increased 8.0% for the first half of 2014 as compared to the first half of 2013. In addition, overall charitable giving grew 1.5% and online giving grew 8.7% for the three months ending June 2014 as compared to the…
July 31, 2014
Whatever you may think of Millennials, they are natural born savers. A new report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies shows that since many of these workers entered the workforce at about the same time as the Great Recession, they've been more proactive in saving for perilous employment times.
July 31, 2014
The next 2014 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum will be held at National Harbor in Maryland near Washington, D.C., and the IRS invites enrolled agents, certified public accountants, certified financial planners and other tax professionals to attend. Those who sign up by the pre-registration date of Aug. 5 will save $130 off the on-site price.
July 31, 2014
Sales tax automation provider Avalara, Inc., has introduced the Avalara Marketing Center (AMC), a fully automated, co-marketing platform providing Avalara partners with free access to extensive sales and use tax compliance content, educational resources, and tools designed to quickly expand their marketing efforts.
