Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 8, 2014 

A graduate student at Utah State University has been awarded the Beta Alpha Psi Medal of Inspiration Award.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 8, 2014 

A new study shows that 78 percent of Americans feel vulnerable to tax scams and 57 percent do not know how to prevent or protect themselves from falling victim to one.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 8, 2014 

As the implementation of the new healthcare law, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (better known as Obamacare) continues, a new survey shows that most Americans think that the exchanges that are designed to provide health insurance will fail.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 8, 2014 

Building on CPAs’ long-standing commitment to provide high-quality services that protect the public, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has issued a discussion paper for all stakeholders in the audit process of private entities. The discussion paper summarizes the Institute’s multi-faceted effort that is designed to help auditors excel in a fast changing and complex…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 8, 2014 

Mark K. Rich, CPA, the director of investments for the Kimbell Art Foundation, has been selected by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as the 2014 winner of the Maximo Mukelabai Award. Rich was honored for his work with the Fort Worth chapter of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) and his service to his…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

August 6, 2014 

An accounting professor at the University of Southern California has been recognized by the AICPA for his contributions to accounting academics.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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:

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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).

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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.

Isaac M. O'Bannon