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Isaac M. O'Bannon

Managing Editor

isaac.obannon@cpapracticeadvisor.com

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

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Taxes

IRS Says State Issued Stimulus Payments are Not Taxable

The IRS has determined that in the interest of sound tax administration and other factors, taxpayers in many states will not need to report these payments on their 2022 tax returns.

Accounting

LeaseCrunch Adds Reports Center to Software

With the Reports Center, users can store key report insights, along with the actual exported reports for a period of 45 days, providing a short-term repository.

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Accounting

Florida Institute of CPAs Opens New HQ

On February 8, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) officially opened its new headquarters in the Park Building at 250 S. Orange Ave., in downtown Orlando.

Accounting

ACCA’s New Annual Global Talent Trends Survey Explores Future of Accountancy Profession

The resulting report found that the biggest transformation for over a generation ushers in a new era in the world of work: 44% expect to move roles in the next 12 months.

Accounting

Southern Illinois University Wins 21st Annual Deloitte FanTAXtic National Case Study Competition

This year's case challenged teams to rank investors best suited for a business venture as well as consider tax or non-tax scenarios the investor should consider.

Taxes

AICPA Sends Tax Proposals to Lawmakers

The 61 recommendations in the compendium include proposals related to employee benefits, individual income tax, international tax and tax administration, among others.

Payroll

Oklahoma Man Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Scheme

Pleaded guilty to filing a Form 941 for the first quarter of 2016, but not paying over approximately $31,010 in taxes withheld from employees’ paychecks.

Firm Management

Andersen Expands Presence in SoCal, Adds New Offices in Des Moines and Pittsburgh

The new Orange County professionals will join Andersen’s office in Costa Mesa, while the teams in Des Moines and Pittsburg will be a part of the Chicago Metro and New York Metro practices

Accounting

IIA Opposes New PCAOB Standard Proposal’s Anti-Internal Auditor Language in Comment Letter

The comment letter notes that the proposed change in the standard is presented without any apparent explanation or evidence for the need for such a change.

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Accounting

Illinois CPA Society Accepting Scholarship Applications

the Illinois CPA Society and CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois are now accepting applications for more than 40 scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 each that will be awarded for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Accounting

AvidXchange Launches AvidAnalytics, A Business Intelligence Tool for the Middle Market

These tools within the BI solution provide increased visibility into the AP process, versus traditional manual methods, by featuring the organization’s purchase orders, invoices and pay data...

Accounting

EisnerAmper Names LPGA Star as Brand Ambassador

Paula holds 12 LPGA titles, including the 2010 US Women’s Open. She was also a member of seven Solheim Cup teams, with her U.S. team winning five Cup titles.