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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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Firm Management

UHY Expands into Nashville with PHB CPAs

PHB CPAs is comprised of 38 team members, four of whom will be joining UHY as partners, including Hardee. All PHB professional and administrative team members will join UHY and continue to operate in their Franklin, TN location.

Firm Management

Sikich to Acquire Accelerated Growth

Accelerated Growth has worked with more than 300 entrepreneurial organizations to optimize and execute their accounting, finance and technology infrastructure.

NYU SPS

Taxes

NYU SPS Division of Programs in Business to Hold Institute on State and Local Taxation Returns December 12-13

The event is designed for the practitioner who must frequently anticipate and handle state and local tax matters. The Institute addresses all major areas of state and ...

Firm Management

Grant Thornton Adds to Senior Leadership Team

New leaders are focused on firm transformation and advancing strategy development.

Accounting

Ensuring Success 2022 - 2 Days of Free Online CPE - Earn Up to 14 Hours

Earn from 1 to 14 hours of free CPE during this online 2-day event. Pick only the sessions you want to attend, and finish up your CPE requirements before the end of the year.

Accounting

New ESG Fundamentals Certificate Offered by AICPA and CIMA

The AICPA and CIMA are offering a new certificate that provides foundational knowledge on critical topics related to ESG reporting and assurance.

Taxes

N. Carolina County Elects College Student as Tax Collector

Haywood County, N.C., Tax Collector-Elect Cothran is pursuing a double major in accounting and political science at UNC-Asheville. He will oversee a $40 million budget.

Accounting

AICPA Opens Nomination Period for Annual Award Celebrating Outstanding Young CPAs

The Outstanding Young CPA Award nomination period is open through Dec. 15.

Accounting

FERF Audit Fee Study Shows SPAC, Acquisitions and Organizational Structure Changes Increased Audit Scope and Fees

Overall, average audit fees increased by a slight 2.5 percent from 2020 to 2021. Expanded scope was cited as the primary reason as stated by 53 percent of member company respondents.

Small Business

Hourly Earnings Growth Continues to Moderate

The pace of hourly earnings growth for U.S. small business workers moderated for the second consecutive month to 5.01 percent, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch.

Accounting

Intercompany Accounting to Get More Support From Many in Year Ahead

Nearly two-thirds (63.7%) of polled professionals report their organization has an intercompany accounting program to manage transactions that occur within their...

Firm Management

The Bonadio Group Recognized as One of the Best CPA Firms for Women and Equity Leadership

The Best CPA Firms for Women are identified based on corporate initiatives and programs that support persistent progress in advancing female leaders.