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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Taxes May 6, 2025
Form 8971 is an important tax form for estates required to file a federal estate tax return. Executors file this form to report the final estate tax value of property distributed or to be distributed from the estate.
Accounting May 6, 2025
As these dynamics shift, nearly two-thirds (63%) of financial leaders have adopted more cautious cash management practices.
Small Business May 6, 2025
From the rapid rise of new technologies like generative AI to changing employee expectations and a shifting compliance landscape, small businesses continue to seek opportunities to thrive amid an ever-changing environment.
Accounting May 6, 2025
Organizations are experiencing efficiency gains (59%), improved compliance and transparency (55%), and cost savings (55%) following e-Invoicing adoption.
Accounting May 6, 2025
BKR International has formed a new global strategic partnership with Suralink, the market leader in request list and document management for professional services firms.
CAS May 5, 2025
Adaptive, an automation platform for construction accounting, has launched its next-generation solution designed specifically for accounting firms to grow their construction verticals.
Payroll May 4, 2025
Global pensions assets rose by 4.9% year on year in 2024, reaching a record $58.5 trillion, led by growth in the largest defined contribution (DC) markets, according to the latest Global Pension Assets Study from WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute.
Financial Reporting May 1, 2025
With the KPMG tariff modeler, companies can enhance their preparedness for trade disruption, potentially minimize financial impacts, and maintain strategic focus despite policy uncertainty.
Technology May 1, 2025
Enterprise systems like ERP play a critical role in digital transformation and IT modernization, fueling demand for talent with specialized expertise and skills.
Financial Reporting April 30, 2025
EZLease Lessor from insightsoftware enables organizations to streamline operations, enhance financial accuracy, and efficiently manage even the most complex lease portfolios.
Firm Management April 30, 2025
There’s rising awareness of the issue: 87% of decision makers said there’s a talent shortage, and 20% said it’s getting worse.
Staffing April 30, 2025
Both positions will be members of Avalara’s executive leadership team and report to the company’s president.
