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 December 13, 2024
While 30% said they were experimenting with Gen AI in business applications, up from only 23% last year, the percentage of companies that are fully using Gen AI in key operations hasn’t budged much.
Small Business December 13, 2024
The 1099 filing offering from BILL is an all-in-one solution that enables businesses to manage their AP needs and 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms together from a single platform.
Firm Management December 13, 2024
Through this alternative practice structure, Springline Advisory will give HM&M greater access to the capabilities and geographic reach of larger firms without compromising the depth of relationships, care and service its clients know and love.
Payroll December 12, 2024
This month, a new record-high share of consumers indicated that they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months, while fewer respondents said they expect home prices to rise.
Payroll December 12, 2024
82% of employees over the age of 45 wish they had sought advice or guidance on retirement savings when they were younger. The same number wish they understood the importance of compounding interest sooner.
Firm Management December 12, 2024
Two of their top eight stressors include finances. Cost of living is the second-most common stressor (35%), followed by paying for college/student loan debt (29%).
Human Resources December 12, 2024
While 70% of hiring managers believe employees should feel comfortable discussing personal issues with their manager if they impact their work, nearly 39% find it challenging to help employees navigate these issues (e.g., health, relationships, finances) to improve productivity.
Accounting December 12, 2024
The report concluded that Generative AI has the potential to reduce the burden of human interaction for many types of tasks, freeing up a workforce for higher productivity and space for more ambitious strategies.
Payroll December 11, 2024
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are amounts that many retirement plan and IRA account owners must withdraw annually. These withdrawals are considered taxable income and may incur penalties if not taken on time.
ESG December 11, 2024
The new capabilities will enable internal audit teams to streamline planning, improve data accuracy, and enhance governance.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 11, 2024
Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, and led by founder and Managing Partner, Cindy Wyatt, INSYTE CPAs has built a stellar reputation in the areas of risk management, internal control, and business processes.
December 18-19, 2024
The end of the year is almost here, and that means you need to check if you have all of your CPE completed. A lot of us have just gotten out of extension season, then the election, but if you need more CPE, Ensuring Success is an easy way to earn up to 14 hours…
