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 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 -
Taxpayers who receive nine types of notices asking them for information will have the ability to submit their documentation online rather than on paper.
By Michael CohnFebruary 16 -
The board voted to provide a practical expedient for when companies have related-party arrangements between entities under their common control.
By Michael CohnFebruary 16 -
CFOs have been adjusting to higher interest rates and inflation over the past year, but finding the right people is still a priority at many companies.
By Michael CohnFebruary 15 -
The Top 50 Firm is adding a financial planning firm and expanding its presence in Florida.
By Michael CohnFebruary 15 -
Daniel Werfel, who has been nominated as the next Internal Revenue Service commissioner, also received an endorsement from a major organization of tax pros.
By Michael CohnFebruary 15 -
Ernst & Young added Tallan; De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito merged in Roy G. Glassberg CPA PA; and DJH Mitten Clarke acquired Novis & Co.
By Michael CohnFebruary 14 -
Tax professionals are so busy, they barely have time to eat, and quick meals usually involve unhealthy fast food.
By Michael CohnFebruary 14 -
The international network of audit, tax and advisory firms reached €2.45 billion ($2.6 billion) in total fee income.
By Michael CohnFebruary 14 -
The Internal Revenue Service is making some changes in its Compliance Assurance Process program, testing out a new option to address complaints from participants.
By Michael CohnFebruary 13 -
The service is coming under fire from various quarters for its tax audit and enforcement efforts.
By Michael CohnFebruary 13 -
The service provided details late Friday on the federal tax status of special payments made by 21 states in 2022.
By Michael CohnFebruary 10 -
The act contains a dizzying array of provisions related to retirement savings accounts and distributions that tax professionals' clients should know about.
By Michael CohnFebruary 10 -
The Internal Revenue Service added a new option Thursday for taxpayers who electronically file an amended tax return, giving them the ability to select direct deposit to speed up their refund.
By Michael CohnFebruary 9 -
The service is planning to issue guidance as soon as today on whether special state tax refunds, rebates and payments from states like California, Virginia and others are taxable.
By Michael CohnFebruary 9 -
The American Institute of CPAs sent a lengthy to-do list to Capitol Hill with a wide-ranging set of tax proposals large and small.
By Michael CohnFebruary 9


















