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's Criminal Investigation division plans to cast a spotlight on tax scams and fake charities.
By Michael CohnMarch 1 -
The foundation will start streaming portions of its Oversight Committee meetings with the chairs of FASB and GASB, starting May 9.
By Michael CohnFebruary 28 -
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants released a final set of revisions to its standards for conducting group audits, strengthening and clarifying the independence requirements.
By Michael CohnFebruary 28 -
The service is giving taxpayers more time to file tax refund claims for tax returns they filed earlier in the pandemic.
By Michael CohnFebruary 27 -
A GAO report has several suggestions for decreasing the difference between taxes owned and taxes paid.
By Michael CohnFebruary 27 -
More global companies are doing sustainability reporting, but multiple standards and frameworks are getting in the way.
By Michael CohnFebruary 27 -
The service announced the extension as Southern California braces for blizzards for the first time since 1989
By Michael CohnFebruary 24 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors will soon be unveiling extensive changes in its standards, including a name change.
By Michael CohnFebruary 24 -
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors is advising businesses to prepare for further disruptions as the war drags on.
By Michael CohnFebruary 23 -
Two-thirds of small-business owners would rather get a mullet or remove a nest of angry bees than do their taxes.
By Michael CohnFebruary 23 -
Mazars and other firms are highlighting their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts as firms look to make their employee base more reflective of the population at large.
By Michael CohnFebruary 22 -
Businesses are changing how and when they sign new leases as workplaces grow smaller, more employees work remotely and new lease accounting standards come into play.
By Michael CohnFebruary 22 -
The board increased its enforcement activity significantly in 2022 and levied record-setting penalties.
By Michael CohnFebruary 22 -
Final regulations issued Tuesday require companies to begin electronically filing certain kinds of returns and documents next year.
By Michael CohnFebruary 21 -
The IESBA wants to revise its code to address concerns about accountants helping companies avoid paying taxes.
By Michael CohnFebruary 21 -
The institute has named Mike DePrisco as its new president and CEO, as the organization goes through a restructuring.
By Michael CohnFebruary 21 -
Investors are finding that the limited "proof of reserves" audits touted by some crypto companies don't provide much reassurance.
By Michael CohnFebruary 17 -
The notice contains interim guidance for insurance companies ahead of proposed regulations on the 15% minimum tax under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Michael CohnFebruary 17 -
The Big Four firm laid off approximately 700 people in its advisory business, or close to 2% of its total staff.
By Michael CohnFebruary 16 -
Ignition, a practice management software provider, recently signed a deal with the National Association of Enrolled Agents as the company marks its 10-year anniversary.
By Michael CohnFebruary 16

















