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
February 18, 2013
Facebook reported late on Friday that its servers had been attacked in a "sophisticated attack" in January, but that it does not believe that users data was compromised. The company did not address why it took several weeks to alert the public.
February 17, 2013
During a presentation to the top thought leaders in the accounting profession, Sage North America executives focused on its strategy of helping professional accountants and their clients work more productively together.
February 17, 2013
Thought leaders and vendors discuss emerging and long-term trends affecting the profession and clients, as well as the needs of professionals, upcoming technology developments by vendors and long-range strategies.
February 13, 2013
Tax preparers across the country are quickly getting into the busy time of the year: Tax season.
February 12, 2013
Pennsylvania voters want the state to privatize the sale of wine and liquor. That's the result of a new survey by the Commonwealth Foundation.
February 12, 2013
The AICPA's Advocacy program states that as many as 24 states "anticipate that their 2013 legislature will consider a proposal to tax accounting services."
February 11, 2013
The combined cities of Bridgeport, Stamford and Norwalk, Connecticut, within commute distance of New York City, has the nation's highest percentage of households with high income at 17.9 percent, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau.
February 10, 2013
Report urges better rules for mobile privacy: App developers and mobile device companies need to be more transparent
February 9, 2013
Winter weather slammed the northeast coast of the United States on Friday and Saturday, dumping snow measurable by the foot.
February 9, 2013
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday afternoon that taxpayers and tax professionals will be able to start filing two major tax forms starting Sunday covering education credits and depreciation.
February 8, 2013
Nominate a professional for the 'Minnesota's Sexiest Accountant' contest.
February 7, 2013
The Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) airport is about to start a new customer rewards program that lets travelers earn airline miles before they even take off.
