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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Plus Schulman Lobel acquired a tax compliance division of DFP Partners and merged in Tanton Grubman CPAs and Steinberg Shebairo; and Avantax added Wealth Financial Partners.
By Michael CohnMay 5 -
Accountants chase clients for late payments
By Michael CohnMay 5 -
The unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.4%.
By Michael CohnMay 5 -
Board chair Erica Williams warned accountants that inspectors have been uncovering more deficiencies.
By Michael CohnMay 4 -
The Chicago-based firm, founded by three former professionals from Andersen, is getting funding from Unity Partners.
By Michael CohnMay 4 -
A group of lawmakers is worried about the emerging threat of AI in tax fraud.
By Michael CohnMay 3 -
The Top 10 Firm has bought a human capital management technology consulting firm.
By Michael CohnMay 3 -
Annual pay also grew 6.7% year-over-year, payroll provider ADP reported.
By Michael CohnMay 3 -
Too much criticism can derail an auditor's career, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
The groups have refreshed their guide to establishing a fraud risk management program for today's vulnerabilities.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
The changes aim to increase transparency and provide more information to investors and other stakeholders.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
The pace of hiring, pay and hours worked decelerated last month, according to a report released Tuesday by payroll provider Paychex.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
BDO USA LLP unveiled its initial sustainability report, highlighting areas where it has made progress in its environmental, social and governance efforts.
By Michael CohnMay 1 -
Accounting is the top industry where new business owners are starting their own firms while still employed, according to a recent survey.
By Michael CohnMay 1 -
Longtime president Amy Pitter will retire Dec. 31 and be succeeded by deputy CEO Zach Donah.
By Michael CohnMay 1 -
The narrow requirements for qualifying for the electric vehicle tax credits are causing some consternation in the auto industry.
By Michael CohnApril 28 -
The District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Washington State had the highest incomes on average reported on tax returns.
By Michael CohnApril 28 -
Commissioner Werfel defended the IRS's budget before Congress after House Republicans passed a bill that would eliminate much of its extra funding.
By Michael CohnApril 27 -
Enforcement actions increased 55% in 2022, although total monetary settlements were down more than 60%.
By Michael CohnApril 27 -
The Top 50 Firm is expanding its client accounting and advisory services team.
By Michael CohnApril 26


















