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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Technology February 11, 2026
The new AI-powered innovations will enable customers to take advantage of unified workflows across finance, operations, and customer service to automate and accelerate transactions, reconciliations, reporting, and pricing decisions.
Artificial Intelligence February 10, 2026
Nearly 60% of CFOs plan to increase finance function AI investments by 10% or more in 2026, while another 24% expect gains of 4% to 9%.
Firm Management February 9, 2026
A new study shows that 88% of organizations experienced at least one security incident that undermined trust in digital communications over the past 12 months.
Technology February 9, 2026
The solution is used by more than 20 Grant Thornton firms, as well as numerous other audit firms across a range of audit environments.
Technology February 8, 2026
The brand is now called Thomson Reuters Tax, Audit & Accounting. The rebranding is a commitment to the audit profession navigating unprecedented change, the company says.
Taxes February 5, 2026
When will I get my refund? Everybody wants to know. We can give you a good estimate, with an easy chart and no numbers to enter.
Sales Tax February 3, 2026
A new report by Vertex, a provider of indirect tax solutions, shows that 2025 was one of the most active and complex years in more than a decade.
Auditing February 3, 2026
Brown Plus has been ranked the 21st largest audit firm in the U.S. in 2025, based upon the loss reserves of the P&C insurance clients served.
Staffing February 3, 2026
The research highlights a trend it calls “AI limbo,” where rapid AI adoption is outpacing the training, governance, and communication needed for employees to use AI effectively and responsibly.
Taxes February 3, 2026
This collaboration introduces a new integration, enabling customers to leverage GruntWorx’s AI-enhanced Optical Character Recognition automation.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Shoppers are budgeting a record $199.78 on average for gifts, an increase from $188.81 last year.
Benefits January 28, 2026
Although a majority of workers say they are satisfied with their jobs and value work-life balance, many feel disengaged and uncertain about the economy, health care affordability and long-term security.
