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 Senate voted to confirm Daniel Werfel as the new Internal Revenue Service commissioner with bipartisan support.
By Michael CohnMarch 9 -
Business leaders are more optimistic about revenue and profit expectations, though they still harbor concerns about the overall economy, according to a new survey.
By Michael CohnMarch 9 -
The board warned investors to exercise caution when it comes to the so-called "proof of reserve" reports that some cryptocurrency companies have been touting.
By Michael CohnMarch 8 -
The ACCA and accounting technology companies are highlighting the roles of women on this day and throughout Women's History Month.
By Michael CohnMarch 8 -
In its latest report, payroll giant ADP noted that some slowdowns are occurring, with job losses in professional and business services.
By Michael CohnMarch 8 -
Companies are getting ready for the Securities and Exchange Commission to finalize the climate-related disclosure rule it proposed last year.
By Michael CohnMarch 7 -
The Top 50 Firm is expanding its technology consulting services.
By Michael CohnMarch 7 -
The rate of growth in both jobs and wages slowed from January, according to a new report from Paychex.
By Michael CohnMarch 7 -
The Top 50 Firm has acquired a forensic accounting and financial consulting firm in Rochester, New York.
By Michael CohnMarch 7 -
The international accounting firm association reported an 11.7% increase in revenue among its member firms over 2021.
By Michael CohnMarch 6 -
The service is planning to release a third-party study on the possibility of setting up its own free tax-filing system.
By Michael CohnMarch 6 -
Daren Campbell of EY discusses the use of big data, RPA, AI and other technology, in corporate tax strategy and compliance.
By Michael CohnMarch 6 -
The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning taxpayers to beware of a new scam involving the withholding form.
By Michael CohnMarch 3 -
The Top 25 Firm is expanding in Florida by adding a Regional Leader headquartered in Boca Raton, effective March 1.
By Michael CohnMarch 3 -
The committee approved the nomination of Daniel Werfel as the next head of the service by a 17-9 vote.
By Michael CohnMarch 2 -
Lawmakers introduced two pieces of legislation to require public companies to disclose their financial reporting on a country-by-country basis and strengthen the IRS's whistleblower program.
By Michael CohnMarch 2 -
The Internal Revenue Service plans to host a series of five nationwide tax forums this summer in a return to the in-person format it used to favor prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Michael CohnMarch 2 -
Accounting firms in Virginia have been upping their entry-level salaries and benefits to attract staff as the nationwide hiring shortage continues.
By Michael CohnMarch 2 -
The institute released for public comment a draft of the proposed changes it wants to make to its International Professional Practices Framework.
By Michael CohnMarch 1 -
IRIS Software Group acquired Apex HCM; and SD Mayer & Associates added Seifer, Murken, Despina, James & Teichman's tax practice.
By Michael CohnMarch 1

















