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 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 -
The board proposed revisions to its current going concern standard with the goal of improving transparency and consistent practices.
By Michael CohnApril 26 -
The foundation is adding a place on its website where people can raise concerns about the standard-setters not following due process.
By Michael CohnApril 26 -
A new report reminds auditors of the need to critically assess their own firm's capabilities and get a better understanding of the company they're auditing.
By Michael CohnApril 25 -
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board hopes to find common ground for government sustainability disclosures.
By Michael CohnApril 25 -
The service has slightly revised its 2014 guidance on the treatment of virtual currency to reflect the fact that some countries now accept Bitcoin as legal tender.
By Michael CohnApril 24 -
The association is giving candidates up to two and a half years to complete the exam after passing the first section of the test.
By Michael CohnApril 24 -
House GOP leaders also called for the Justice Department to investigate allegations by an IRS whistleblower involving Hunter Biden.
By Michael CohnApril 21 -
Candidates can now sit for the CPA exam with 120 credit hours, but still need 150 to actually get a license.
By Michael CohnApril 21 -
The institute is asking for more guidance on how to help taxpayers compute their losses on digital assets such as cryptocurrency.
By Michael CohnApril 20 -
Finance professionals felt a little more upbeat about the world economy in the first quarter of the year, according to a recent survey.
By Michael CohnApril 20
















