Michael Cohn, editor-in-chief of AccountingToday.com, has been covering business and technology for a variety of publications since 1985. Prior to joining Accounting Today and WebCPA, he worked for Red Herring, Internet World, Beyond Computing, Accounting Technology and PC Magazine, and freelanced for a variety of other business publications. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in English, he studied accounting at the Wharton School of Business, and currently lives in New York City.
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The Treasury is providing additional guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax for billion-dollar companies.
By Michael CohnDecember 15 -
Tea merchants in both the U.S. and the U.K. continue to face tax problems, while stopping short of dumping their tea into Boston Harbor.
By Michael CohnDecember 15 -
The board is providing information to help companies with its disclosure standards before they take effect in January.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The Institute of Management Accountants reported increased salaries and job opportunities for Certified Management Accountants as opposed to those without certifications.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The American Institute of CPAs provided information for U.S. accounting professionals on the potential impact on their out-of-state engagements if some of the pending legislation in some states on licensure requirements is enacted.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The Chicago-based firm plans to add the federal government practice of CliftonLarsonAllen, effective Dec. 31.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The International Internal Audit Standards Board voted to approve a set of new standards that are expected to be released in January.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update aimed at improving income tax disclosures from companies.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The International Federation of Accountants wants organizations to combine sustainability reporting with their existing internal control and governance frameworks.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the board's 2024 budget totaling $384.7 million, up approximately 10%.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
Many students lack the financial resources to pay the tuition and fees needed to become CPAs, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
This will be the first reorganization for the Internal Revenue Service in over 20 years and reflects the new transformation goals underway at the agency.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released its long-awaited accounting standards update to improve the accounting for and disclosure of certain cryptoassets.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
2024 will be a demanding year for internal auditors who will be facing new requirements and updated standards.
By Michael CohnDecember 12 -
Tax credits and incentives advisory firm ETS has scored a minority investment from a venture services firm.
By Michael CohnDecember 12 -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service expect to issue proposed regulations to address the application of the foreign tax credit and related rules.
By Michael CohnDecember 11 -
The International Federation of Accountants' planned revisions will include some new and revised learning outcomes to meet the demands for sustainability reporting and assurance.
By Michael CohnDecember 11 -
What are the main factors driving finance employees to leave their jobs?
By Michael CohnDecember 11 -
Rosen, Sapperstein and Friedlander, a Regional Leader based in Towson, Maryland, is buying MBA, a firm based in Cockeysville.
By Michael CohnDecember 8 -
The Internal Revenue Service's Independent Office of Appeals hopes to improve both service and the experience of its workforce.
By Michael CohnDecember 8


















