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
Firm Management January 22, 2025
Successful uptake of new technology is a matter of emotions — and with 4 in 5 companies saying they’re failing to capitalize on its potential, managers need to know how to deal with them, say researchers from Aalto University.
Technology January 22, 2025
CPAClub Coach is an AI-powered advisor combined with live CPA expertise. Designed to bridge the talent gap in accounting, CPAClub Coach integrates artificial intelligence with live expert support, offering members personalized coaching and timely, standards-based guidance on both accounting and audit-related questions.
Small Business January 21, 2025
A handful of home rule states − Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, and Alaska – are making moves toward simplification. Still, businesses selling into home rule states continue to face an onerous tax compliance burden.
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Taxes January 21, 2025
The current statute requires the IRS to wait for a federal disaster declaration, which cannot happen until after the disaster occurs, in order to grant deadline extensions.
Accounting January 20, 2025
The order requires Equifax to comply with federal law, and Equifax must pay a $15 million civil money penalty, which will be deposited into the CFPB’s victims relief fund.
Payroll January 20, 2025
The promotions are designed to drive investors, policymakers, and industry professionals to the campaign website, HelpUSRetire.org, where they can find research about ...
Small Business January 20, 2025
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, coming in ahead of the National Retail Federation’s forecast.
Small Business January 19, 2025
AkuCalc is part of AkuSuite, a suite of tax software solutions created and serviced by indirect tax professionals. AkuSuite also includes AkuCert for exemption certificate management and AkuLicense for business license compliance.
Small Business January 18, 2025
Users in the U.S. have reported that the popular social media site TikTok has gone offline as of Saturday evening (Jan. 18, 2025). The app was at the center of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that involved a law passed by Congress last year.
Accounting January 16, 2025
The practice aid offers a new definition for digital assets, new and amended accounting questions, and the introduction of new terms.
Small Business January 16, 2025
A new report from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices and the Bipartisan Policy Center offers an actionable playbook to help grow the U.S. economy by tackling the most pressing challenges faced by our nation’s small businesses.
Small Business January 16, 2025
The integrated offering from Swap and Avalara reduces cross-border complexity and compliance risk and ensures duties, taxes, and fees are paid at checkpoints to improve cart conversion in more marketplaces.
