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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Many students lack the financial resources to pay the tuition and fees needed to become CPAs, according to a new report.
December 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.
December 13 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released its long-awaited accounting standards update to improve the accounting for and disclosure of certain cryptoassets.
December 13 -
2024 will be a demanding year for internal auditors who will be facing new requirements and updated standards.
December 12 -
Tax credits and incentives advisory firm ETS has scored a minority investment from a venture services firm.
December 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.
December 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.
December 11 -
What are the main factors driving finance employees to leave their jobs?
December 11 -
Rosen, Sapperstein and Friedlander, a Regional Leader based in Towson, Maryland, is buying MBA, a firm based in Cockeysville.
December 8 -
The Internal Revenue Service's Independent Office of Appeals hopes to improve both service and the experience of its workforce.
December 8 -
Business leaders who are also CPAs are unsure about the direction of the U.S. economy next year.
December 8 -
The unemployment rate declined two-tenths of a point to 3.7% in a sign of a strong economy despite high interest rates.
December 8 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission's chief accountant cautioned auditors and public companies about the statement of cash flows after spotting problems that could lead to a financial restatement.
December 7 -
Nearly one-third of public companies are using artificial intelligence in their financial reporting, according to a new survey.
December 7 -
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has unveiled a new standard for auditing smaller businesses and organizations.
December 7 -
Economic conditions, including inflationary pressures, topped the list of concerns cited by executives on a new survey.
December 7 -
They aren't the only ones making combinations: At least nine other firms announced deals recently.
December 6 -
The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to combat scammers and promoters encouraging businesses to file claims for the tax credit.
December 6 -
Annual pay rose 5.6% year-over-year, payroll giant ADP reported, seeing signs of a hiring slowdown for next year.
December 6 -
The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation trustees reappointed Emmanuel Faber to serve a second term as chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board through the end of 2027.
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