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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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Taxes

Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Taxpayers with an Extension

For 2023, however, many taxpayers who had received an extension to file, also later faced various forms of natural disasters for which the IRS has granted additional time to file.

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Taxes

Former IRS Contractor Pleads Guilty to Leak of Trump Taxes

Federal prosecutors charged Charles Littlejohn last month, and with his guilty plea, now faces up to five years in prison for the crime.

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Small Business

Higher Tariffs on Chinese Imports Would Cost Americans $31 Billion, Says Retail Group

NRF and other industry organizations are examining the potential effect this would have on businesses, consumers and the economy.

Accounting

Number of Accounting Grads Continues to Shrink

47,067 students earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting in the 2021-22 school year, down 7.8% from the previous year.

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Accounting

Avii Launches Avii E-Sign

Key benefits of Avii E-Sign include its user-friendly interface and deeply integrated automations.

Mergers and Acquisitions

CohnReznick Acquires Division from Exiger

The staff and contracts are being absorbed into CohnReznick’s rapidly expanding government advisory practice.

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Small Business

Small Business Credit Card Spending Up 20 Percent Post-Pandemic

Amid inflation and high interest rates, small businesses are increasingly turning to credit cards for operational and growth expenses.

Accounting

AICPA and CIMA to Host Women's Global Leadership Summit Nov. 13-15 in Phoenix

The summit provides the opportunity for both women and men allies to engage in sessions on leadership, diversity and best practices to enhance the skills and potential of women leaders within the accounting and finance community.

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Financial Planning

Life Insurance Planning Tips for Parents and Caregivers

October is National Financial Planning Month, making it the perfect time to consider your family’s future financial well-being, including your decision of whether you need life insurance.

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Automation

Finance Leaders Drive Efficiency by Automating AP and Payment Processes

With increasing corporate belt-tightening, finance leaders are focused on boosting the productivity of lean AP teams and taking measures to cut costs. According to a new survey, many are turning to automation to achieve this goal.

Taxes

Corvee Releases Instead AI Tax Assistant

This latest feature gives users access to an intelligent assistant to provide insightful answers to tax-related questions.