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
April 5, 2014
79 percent of companies with a business plan say they are better off financially compared to a year ago, while only a third of small businesses without a business plan can say the same thing.
April 4, 2014
The IRS Isn't maintaining its computer infrastructure adequately, according to a new report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), a part of the Department of the Treasury that is tasked with overseeing the nation's tax agency.
April 4, 2014
The Internal Revenue Service has automatically extended the tax return filing and payment deadlines for victims of last month’s mudslides and flooding in Washington state. As a result, those taxpayers will have until Oct. 15 to file their returns and pay any taxes due, with no penalties or interest applied.
April 4, 2014
The Illinois CPA Society recently awarded several individuals with its Excel Awards, which honor outstanding achievement on the 2013 CPA Exam. The Excel Award, established in 1984 by the Society's Board of Directors, is presented to new CPAs for outstanding performance on the Uniform CPA Examination.
April 3, 2014
Following an unusually severe winter that stagnated much economic activity, small and mid-sized business owners in the U.S. are now forecasting sunnier days ahead, at least for the next six months.
April 2, 2014
For those who love accounting and also have a bit of sleuth inside, a new mentorship program offered by the American Institute of CPAs might be a perfect fit. The Certified in Financial Forensics Mentor Program is designed for AICPA members interested in developing their skills and business practices in forensic accounting through the help…
April 2, 2014
Since cloud-based audit, compliance, and risk management provider ACL first introduced its ACL GRC system in May 2013, the company has achieved several major milestones, including the expansion of its global footprint, rapid increase of new customer engagements, and recognition by industry leaders.
April 1, 2014
According to a new report by financial education website WalletHub, the accessibility, affordability and effectiveness of available tax help varies significantly from state to state.
April 1, 2014
The Blackbaud Index showed an overall increase in charitable giving to nonprofits of 0.7 percent, while online giving increased 13.8 percent for the three months ending February 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.
April 1, 2014
Have questions about your income taxes? With April 15 only two weeks away and new tax laws like Obamacare, many Americans do, the American Institute of CPAs has some answers.
March 31, 2014
Mobile credit card acceptance vendor Square has launched a new software partner platform that includes integration with Xero and QuickBooks. The collaboration is focused on building new applications that complement Square’s set of business services.
March 28, 2014
The first quarter of 2014 is looking strong for small businesses, according to the March 2014 Small Business Scorecard, a monthly survey conducted by payroll and human resources technology provider SurePayroll. According to the survey, 87 percent of business respondents expect a strong or steady end to the first quarter.
