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 service is encouraging employers to work with qualified tax professionals rather than shady promoters.
September 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.
September 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.
September 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.
September 20 -
The service is establishing a group within its Large Business and International division to bolster tax compliance at large partnerships and S corps.
September 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.
September 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.
September 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.
September 19 -
The Top 20 Firm is adding three locations in Southern California with its latest deal.
September 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.
September 18 -
The Top 10 Firm is increasing its presence in New York State.
September 18 -
Kess, a renowned tax accountant, attorney and educator, died at the age of 97 on Sunday.
September 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.
September 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.
September 15 -
The immediate moratorium will be in effect until the end of the year.
September 14 -
Some worry the proposed regulations could make it more difficult for small and midsized businesses to obtain coverage in case of disaster.
September 14 -
Inflation-adjusted amounts in the Tax Code are predicted to increase 5.4% in 2024, according to a new report from Bloomberg Tax.
September 13 -
The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation division is targeting illegal activity tied to sports betting as the pro football season gets underway.
September 13 -
The American Institute of CPAs is teaming up with other groups to help accountants cope with natural disasters, as well as learn more about the environmental, social and governance area.
September 13 -
Professional accountants continue to be the single most trusted stakeholders in tax in every G20 country, according to a new survey.
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