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.
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Accounting August 13, 2025
With new AI-powered automation, embedded payments, and built-in sustainability insights, the latest innovations are designed to simplify operations, accelerate the close, and give finance teams time back to focus on higher value work.
Accounting August 12, 2025
This release launches state of the art multi-agent research systems, transforming Brightwave into an IDE for information.
Staffing August 12, 2025
AI isn't the only technology in the workplace shadows. Sixty-three percent of survey respondents report using personal apps or software for work purposes. Unchecked, this could create a significant security risk for organizations.
Small Business August 11, 2025
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.45% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 5.89% unadjusted year over year in July, according to the Retail Monitor.
Firm Management August 11, 2025
Security lapses on the employer side seem to be fueling the problem. Three in five say they were able to log in because the password hadn't been changed. Others gained access via coworkers still at the company (28%), or simply guessed the password (20%).
Accounting August 7, 2025
The awards celebrate Wolters Kluwer customers who exemplify innovation, leadership, community impact, and commitment to advancing the profession.
Small Business August 7, 2025
The National Retail Federation praised a federal judge’s ruling overturning the Federal Reserve’s 2011 cap on debit card “swipe” fees in response to a merchant’s lawsuit that said the Fed set the cap too high.
OBBBA Tax Act August 7, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service recently stated that, as part of its phased implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there will be no changes to certain information returns or withholding tables for Tax Year 2025 related to the new law.
Accounting August 7, 2025
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Accounting August 7, 2025
This collaboration offers a faster, more efficient way to manage payments, allowing shared customers to save time and shift more focus to mission-driven priorities.
Taxes August 7, 2025
Multinational tax teams face mounting pressure to manage increasingly complex compliance requirements while maintaining accuracy in their tax provisions.
Small Business August 7, 2025
Stampli has launched an AP automation solution designed for small and midsize businesses that have outgrown basic bill pay tools, but don’t yet need a full enterprise suite.
