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 February 28, 2025
A Florida man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and commit wire fraud. He also pleaded guilty to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns for tax shelter clients.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service puts together a Dirty Dozen list warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals of tax scams to watch out for, and common schemes that threaten their tax and financial information.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Most farmers and fishers who chose to forgo making estimated tax payments by January that they must generally file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay all taxes due by March 3, 2025.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Taxpayers who file electronically can typically use the Where’s My Refund? tool to check the status of a tax refund within 24 hours of filing. It takes about four weeks for the same information to be available for those filing paper returns.
Firm Management February 27, 2025
The partnership emphasizes both firms' dedication to efficient operations and market expansion while prioritizing its people by retaining and cultivating top-tier talent and professional development programs.
Taxes February 26, 2025
The Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act would expedite the issuance of federal tax relief and provide the IRS with authority to grant tax relief once the governor of a state declares a disaster or state of emergency.
AICPA February 26, 2025
The AICPA’s recommendations were submitted to clarify the proposed revisions to the Treasury’s standards, as well as other rules that tax and valuation practitioners must follow.
Firm Management February 26, 2025
The collaboration provides AICPA members with exclusive discounts on Rightworks WISP and Total Security solutions, empowering firms and small businesses to stay ahead of security threats.
Firm Management February 26, 2025
The top 20 accounting firm holds a strong position in the competitive professional services market, offering a diverse range of services, maintaining industry-leading client satisfaction, and earning recognition as an employer of choice.
Financial Reporting February 26, 2025
The company says the Lineos system features work together to simplify processes, enabling finance teams to shift focus from managing data to driving insights and delivering value.
Firm Management February 26, 2025
Any accounting firm looking to sell can list on the platform for a fee, while buyers must be fully implemented on Karbon's practice management system.
Payroll February 25, 2025
The report stated, "Retail egg prices increased by 13.8 percent in January 2025 after rising by 8.4 percent in December 2024 ... Egg prices are predicted to increase 41.1 percent in 2025."
