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
November 21, 2012
Day 35 (counting down): 'Tis the Season, so Isaac offers some gadget gift ideas. This is the first post in a series that will last through the 2012 holidays.
November 14, 2012
Members of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants will go to elementary schools across Ohio on Friday to help students understand how to use and manage money successfully through the FETCH! program.
November 8, 2012
Native iPad app offers small business owners streamlined ability to create invoices, manage expenses and track project time easily from anywhere
November 8, 2012
Toni Nitti, a CPA and tax partner at WithumSmith+Brown, is a contributor to Forbes, and has offered several tips for tax planning now that we know the results of the Presidential election.
November 4, 2012
New study by IDC shows 75 percent of smartphones around the world are on Google's Android operating system.
November 4, 2012
New AICPA framework would offer small businesses a new method of financial reporting. The framework is intended for companies who are not required to use Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
November 2, 2012
As many on the East Coast are still having trouble finding basic essentials like clean water and fresh food, or at least modern expectations of phone and internet, most of the rest of the country is wanting to reach out and help. That's what Americans do.
November 1, 2012
RedGear Technologies — TaxWorks Tax Planner800-230-2322www.taxworks.com From the October 2012 review of professional tax planning systems. Best Fit: Small tax-focused practices using TaxWorks who want an integrated tax estimation and scenario testing tool that can help clients prepare for potential liability changes. Strengths:• User friendly interface• Adjustable inflation projections• Affordable price-point• Direct integration with TaxWorks...…
October 30, 2012
Are you or your clients suffering from "intaxication?" Understanding the tax code is hard and the penalties can be severe. But a good tax professional can help prepare and even reduce your taxes, if you consult with them before the end of the year.
October 29, 2012
PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up800-237-9234www.pcsai.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Professionals who want an installed, specialized write-up utility and who prefer a heads-down data entry approach. Also for firms using older systems looking for conversions into a new program. Strengths: Includes full GL, AP, AR and journals...…
October 29, 2012
Micronetics, Int’l. – Accounting Xpert Enterprise Edition561-995-1477www.axpert.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: The system is best-suited to firms managing mid-sized and larger enterprises, particularly those with multiple locations. Strengths: Supports consolidated and multi-division entities Reporting across any time period/years Good reporting and financials customization, export options Strong support for...…
October 29, 2012
AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief888-999-1366www.AccountantsWorld.com From the Nov. 2012 Review of Client Write-Up Systems. Best Fit: Professionals wanting to take both their firm and their clients to a cloud-based, always-accessible accounting system with which there is no need for data transfer, since both sides are always working with the same live data. Strengths Newly redesigned interfaces...…
