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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

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) Merges in Austin-Based Accounting Firm, Pharr Bounds, LLP

In addition to providing full-service accounting services such as accounting and auditing, tax, advisory, and client accounting services, the firm operates seven portfolio companies ...

Accounting

Wipfli Launches EMRConnect

The new integration for Sage Intacct bolsters Wipfli’s ability to serve as a trusted advisor for healthcare organizations as they seek to streamline operations and consolidate operational, clinical ...

Firm Management

Sikich Awards Three Accounting Scholarships

Accounting and professional services firm Sikich has announced the recipients of its 2022 James A. Sikich Visionary Scholarship.

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Benefits

IRS Still Has Backlog of 21.3 Million Tax Returns

At the end of May 2022, the agency had a backlog of 21.3 million unprocessed paper tax returns, an increase of 1.3 million over the same time last year.

Auditing

Guide Offers Advice on Managing ESG Fraud Risks

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are some of the most important topics discussed in boardrooms today. However, when ESG programs are not implemented correctly, organizations can quickly find themselves enmeshed in a maelstrom of missteps and negative headlines.

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Accounting

The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor 'Most Powerful Women in Accounting' Awards - 2022

The AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the 2022 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards, which recognize each for their significant contributions to the profession. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the ...

Accounting

New Jersey Society of CPAs Honors 41 Ovation Award Winners for Exemplary Performance

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has awarded 41 professionals its 2022 Ovation Awards. The awards represent outstanding achievements in seven categories: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Exceptional Educators; Emerging Leaders; Impact; Innovation; Lifetime Leader and Women to Watch.

Accounting

Lynne Fuentes, CPA, Elected President of NYSSCPA

Fuentes plans to spend her tenure working with the Society’s Moynihan Scholarship Fund to build the pipeline through elementary school-age students and above by encouraging them to go into accounting, teaching students statewide about financial literacy, supporting small practitioners, and providing an opportunity for NYSSCPA members to network in social settings.

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Accounting

Awards Recognize the 'Most Powerful Women' in the Accounting Profession

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and CPA Practice Advisor have announced the recipients of the 2022 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards, which recognize professionals for their significant contributions to the field ...

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Report: IRS Destroyed 30 Million Paper Tax Documents

An audit by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) has found that the Internal Revenue Service made an intentional decision "to destroy an estimated 30 million paper-filed information return documents in March 2021."

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Payroll

Millions of Americans May Qualify for Free Broadband Internet Program

As part of the program, the internet providers, which include AT&T, Comcast, Cox, Verizon and others, will provide at least one service plan that costs under $30 per month, with internet download speeds of at least 100 mbps.

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Accounting

Nominations Open for 2022 Tax & Accounting Innovation Awards

Now in their 19th year, the CPA Practice Advisor Tax and Accounting Technology Innovation Awards highlight technologies that are shaping the tax and accounting professions, and the small businesses they serve, through increased collaboration and ...