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 IRS issued a notice extending temporary relief for another year on using alternative methods for brokers of digital assets, such as cryptocurrency.
By Michael CohnMarch 18 -
The number of accounting-related securities class action filings plummeted 40% last year, according to a new report, but the total settlement value rose 40%.
By Michael CohnMarch 18 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an interpretation of how federal securities laws apply to crypto.
By Michael CohnMarch 17 -
Many firms are in the dark about exactly what to do for their clients in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariff authority.
By Michael CohnMarch 17 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors is calling on Congress to "modernize" the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by adding provisions related to internal auditing.
By Michael CohnMarch 17 -
Undercover investigators found pervasive incompetence, fraud and significant errors among a sample group of non-credentialed tax preparers in half a dozen states.
By Michael CohnMarch 16 -
The IRS managed to get through last filing season despite extensive budget and staffing cuts, according to a GAO report, but is facing tax changes this year.
By Michael CohnMarch 16 -
The Supreme Court heard arguments in a case revolving around whether a county violated the rights of a homeowner whose home was foreclosed on for owing taxes.
By Michael CohnMarch 13 -
While Republican-led states are mostly adopting the various tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, some states led by Democrats are refusing to go along.
By Michael CohnMarch 13 -
The Internal Revenue Service confirmed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's term as acting IRS commissioner has expired, although he will continue to oversee it.
By Michael CohnMarch 13 -
PCC chair Jere Shawver is on a mission to increase awareness of the group that represents the perspectives of privately held companies on accounting standards.
By Michael CohnMarch 12 -
The legislation would eliminate income taxes for Americans who earn less than $46,000 and reduce income taxes for those making between $46,000 and $80,500.
By Michael CohnMarch 12 -
The Canadian Public Accountability Board published individual auditing firm inspection reports for the first time, marking a significant milestone.
By Michael CohnMarch 12 -
The new IRS Tax Withholding Estimator accounts for changes to tax credits and deductions introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
By Michael CohnMarch 12 -
The IRS changed the submission process for groups that intend to operate as 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organizations, requiring them to submit forms through Pay.gov.
By Michael CohnMarch 11 -
The global network of independent accounting, audit, tax and consulting firms surpassed $1 billion in total revenues for the first time last year.
By Michael CohnMarch 11 -
The IRS's changes in its instructions for claiming the new tax deduction for tips is making it more difficult for self-employed and gig economy workers.
By Michael CohnMarch 10 -
More than 830,000 taxpayers have received notices saying their tax refunds are being delayed due to an executive order requiring electronic payments.
By Michael CohnMarch 10 -
Internal auditors are reporting more cuts in their staffing and budgets, according to a survey by the Institute of Internal Auditors' Internal Audit Foundation.
By Michael CohnMarch 10 -
Leaders of accounting organizations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding to extend an agreement easing cross-border practice.
By Michael CohnMarch 10


















