Small Business
Halloween Shopping Expected to Top $12.2 Billion; Dog Owners Add to Total
The top ways consumers are planning to celebrate are handing out candy (68%), decorating their home or yard (53%) or dressing in costume (50%).
Isaac M. O'Bannon
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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.
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Taxes
Canopy to Host Summit for Accounting Professionals on Nov. 9. 2023
Canopy’s annual summit will include insights from CEO Davis Bell and Chief Product Officer (CPO) Shane Westra along with a panel of business experts.
Firm Management
Ignition Platform Adds Features Giving Firms More Pricing Tools
Ignition data reveals that customers increased prices by an impressive 10% on average in the past year.
Accounting
Ensuring Success 2023 Sessions Announced: Earn 14 Hours of CPE in Two Days
Earn from 1 to 14 hours of free CPE during this online 2-day event. Pick only the sessions you want to attend, and meet your CPE needs before the end of the year.
ESG
AuditBoard Announces AI and Analytics Capabilities
AuditBoard has added new capabilities purpose-built to enable teams to automate critical workflows, surface key strategic insights, and stay on top of proliferating risks.
Payroll
ADP Launches API Central for HCM Integration
API Central is ideal for businesses that want the ability to easily push or pull their ADP data into their HR and business systems.
Accounting
Patriot Software Partners with Stripe
Accounting customers can connect their Stripe account or onboard with Stripe directly in Patriot's Accounting Software.
Taxes
IRS Promotes E-Filing of Payroll Tax Forms
While paper filing is available, the IRS strongly encourages e-filing. E-filing is the most secure, accurate method to file returns, and it saves time.
Accounting
CPA.com Launches Generative AI Toolkit and Resources
The GenAI initiative builds on CPA.com’s efforts to help practitioners successfully navigate technology’s impact on driving business model transformation and the evolution of practice areas.
Accounting
Bill Adds New Purchase Order Capabilities
Bill has has added automation technology to help SMBs and accounting firms get better control and visibility of their accounts payable workflows.
KPMG Names Rema Serafi as Vice Chair of Tax
Serafi has been with KPMG for 27 years, during which she's held several leadership positions.
Human Resources
Employers to Target Healthcare and Mental Health Costs in 2024
Employers are increasingly taking action to manage costs and enhance affordability through health plan and vendor efficiencies.