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 board levied a $2 million penalty against the Chicago-based Top 10 Firm for violating its auditing rules and standards, and sanctioned two of its audit partners.
By Michael CohnSeptember 26 -
As inflation continues to rise, the service is increasing some, but not all, of the special per diem rates for expenses while traveling.
By Michael CohnSeptember 26 -
The Top 20 Firm is expanding its presence in New York by adding a Regional Leader.
By Michael CohnSeptember 26 -
The board released an annual update of its ethics code to reflect the latest changes in auditing and quality management standards.
By Michael CohnSeptember 22 -
The service is developing a contingency plan that may involve cutbacks if Congress can't reach a deal.
By Michael CohnSeptember 22 -
The service is encouraging employers to work with qualified tax professionals rather than shady promoters.
By Michael CohnSeptember 21 -
Businesses have been dealing not only with inflation and rising interest rates, but also new requirements for family leave, minimum wage increases, and pay transparency rules.
By Michael CohnSeptember 21 -
The tax educator is remembered by colleagues as both a highly proficient technical expert and a kind, caring human being who took an active interest in others' wellbeing.
By Chris Gaetano and Michael CohnSeptember 20 -
Accounting firms are seeing their revenues, partner income and profits increase this past year, even as more firms resort to outsourcing to fill their talent shortages.
By Michael CohnSeptember 20 -
The service is establishing a group within its Large Business and International division to bolster tax compliance at large partnerships and S corps.
By Michael CohnSeptember 20 -
More companies across the globe are doing sustainability reporting and receiving assurance services, including in countries outside the G20, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnSeptember 20 -
Accounting firms are getting more involved in sustainability reporting and assurance around the world, with recent global standards and record-setting temperatures spurring calls for action.
By Michael CohnSeptember 19 -
The board issued a proposal to amend its rule for an individual auditor's or firm's contributory liability for knowingly or recklessly contributing to violations.
By Michael CohnSeptember 19 -
The Top 20 Firm is adding three locations in Southern California with its latest deal.
By Michael CohnSeptember 19 -
The service said Monday it plans to lower its audit rate of low-income taxpayers, even as some criticize its ability to protect taxpayer information.
By Michael CohnSeptember 18 -
The Top 10 Firm is increasing its presence in New York State.
By Michael CohnSeptember 18 -
Kess, a renowned tax accountant, attorney and educator, died at the age of 97 on Sunday.
By Michael CohnSeptember 18 -
The Internal Revenue Service released a sneak peak of some of the changes it's hoping to make to the form for claiming research credits.
By Michael CohnSeptember 15 -
The service is asking for comments from business taxpayers and their advisors about ways to improve and expand its programs for resolving tax issues upfront.
By Michael CohnSeptember 15 -
The immediate moratorium will be in effect until the end of the year.
By Michael CohnSeptember 14















