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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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Small Business

New Small Business Grants Available from Intuit QuickBooks

Small business owners in the U.S. can apply for the QuickBooks Grant Program at quickbooks.com/grants and applications will be accepted from May 28 to June 30, 2024.

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Firm Management

CPACharge Announces New Partnerships with New Jersey, Nevada and Wyoming CPA Societies

With a combined membership count exceeding 15,000, these societies bring unmatched value to accountancy education, encourage cordial relations, and create opportunities to grow member’s networks.

Accounting

Financial Accounting Foundation Appoints Hillary H. Salo Vice Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board

In this capacity, she will succeed current FASB vice chair James L. Kroeker, whose final term on the FASB concludes June 30, 2024.

Accounting

FICPA to Host MEGA Conference June 11-13

Gail Perry, CPA, the editor-in-chief of CPA Practice Advisor, will be one of the event's speakers, with a presentation on time management for accounting professionals.

Accounting

AICPA Submits Suggestions for the 2024-2025 Guidance Priority List

AICPA encouraged the Department of the Treasury and the IRS to continue pursuing tax simplification, recognizing the balance needed for competing interests and concerns when drafting guidance.

Accounting

AICPA Announces Keynote Speakers and Events for AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2024 in Las Vegas

The 2024 Most Powerful Women in Accounting awards will also be presented on the main stage at Engage 2024 on June 5.

Accounting

Carla McCall Named New Chair of AICPA

This marks the first time in AICPA’s history that two women have held the chair and co-chair positions in the same year, as Lexy Kessler, CPA, was elected as the AICPA’s vice chair.

Accounting

PCPS Survey on Client Accounting Services (CAS) is Open to Professionals

The survey is open to practitioners and firm leaders offering transactional accounting and bookkeeping through advisory services in the U.S., regardless of firm size.

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Accounting

Sage Launches Cloud AP Workflow Automation for Construction Industry

The new cloud solution simplifies and automates processes from project start to finish by reducing paper-heavy and manual tasks that drain time and budget.

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Firm Management

TaxDome Rolls Out Client-Facing Status Feature, Elevating Project Transparency and Communication

This addition to the TaxDome platform is designed to enhance transparency, foster trust, and streamline communication between tax firms and their clients.

Accounting

AICPA Honors Robert J. Kueppers With Gold Medal of Distinction

The Gold Medal is the highest honor granted by the AICPA. Since 1944, it has been bestowed upon CPAs whose influence on the accounting profession has been especially notable.

Accounting

Barry Melancon to Retire from AICPA

Melancon joined as CEO of AICPA in 1995 at age 37, making him the youngest CEO of the organization in its history, and served as the longest serving CEO since its formation in 1887.