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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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Income Tax

Cheating On Income Taxes Not a Big Deal, Say 14% Of Americans

Fudge a few numbers on a tax return? It's illegal and could set a taxpayer up for some serious fines and penalties but ... 14 percent of Americans say it's not a big deal. Yet at the same time, a vast majority think tax preparer standards of competency are highly important.

Firm Management

Photo Gallery from the 2014 Thought Leader Symposium

Thanks to all of the participants in this year's CPA Practice Advisor Thought Leader Symposium, as well as our sponsors: Thomson Reuters, CCH, Intuit and Avalara.

Firm Management

Accounting & Finance Pros Have High Confidence in Careers

While professionals in some other fields may still be wary about the economy, accounting and finance professionals still have high confidence in the security of their jobs, and increasing confidence they could find a new one, according to a new survey.

Firm Management

Intacct Exec Named To List of Most Influential

The vice president of online accounting systems developer Intacct has been included on the CRN 2014 Channel Chiefs list and has been named as one of this year's 50 Most Influential.

Accounting

IFRS Trustees Reappoint Two Board Members to New Terms

The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation have reappointed Amaro Gomes (South America) and Pat Finnegan (North America) to serve second five-year terms as members of the IASB. The IFRS is responsible for the governance and oversight of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Income Tax

IRS Report Shows Significant Increase in Criminal Investigations in 2013

The Internal Revenue Service has released its Criminal Investigation (CI) Annual Report for fiscal year 2013, reflecting significant increases in enforcement actions against tax criminals and a robust rise in convictions, including identity theft.

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Benefits

America Saves Week Reminds Everyone to be Prepared

Are you saving enough for retirement and overall financial security? Now many be a good time to examine just how prepared you are.

Small Business

Private Companies Had Slowest Sales Growth Rate in 5 Years

According to financial statements analyzed by Sageworks, a financial information company and the leader in the financial analysis of privately held companies, U.S. businesses grew sales at a rate of 5.4 percent in 2013.

Accounting

New Online Accounting System Launches for Small Businesses

FINSYNC combines financial management and accounting software services with built-in business intelligence to create a virtual CFO for small business owners.

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Accounting

Frederiksen Inducted into Accounting Hall of Fame

Chris Frederiksen, CPA.CITP, the CEO and Chairman of 2020 Group USA, has been inducted into CPA Practice Advisor’s Accounting Hall of Fame.

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Firm Management

Accounting Thought Leaders Gather in Tampa

The most notable thought leaders in the accounting profession have gathered in Tampa, Florida, this week at this year’s CPA Practice Advisor Thought Leader Symposium. The annual event brings these professionals together with the leading technology developers serving practicing public accountants to discuss the evolution of technology, practice methods and firm management.

Advisory

Accounting Firm Makes List Honoring Companies for Training, Development

Accounting consultancy BKD, LLP has debuted on Training magazine’s annual Training Top 125, which ranks companies based on the excellence of their training and development programs. BKD, the only CPA and advisory firm to appear on this year’s list, was among thousands of applicants vying for a spot on the prestigious list, placing as No. 89 and being one of only 27 organizations to make their initial appearance on the list this year.