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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Payroll and HR services provider Gusto let go of 126 of its employees, the latest in a string of layoffs in the tech sector this year.
By Michael CohnFebruary 8 -
The inflation crisis is adding to wage pressures, creating retention challenges and affecting employee mental health in the accounting profession around the world.
By Michael CohnFebruary 8 -
Andersen Global, the revived follow-up to defunct Big Five firm Arthur Andersen, is widening its footprint across the U.S.
By Michael CohnFebruary 8 -
In his State of the Union address, the president urged Congress to approve raising taxes on wealthy taxpayers and big corporations.
By Michael CohnFebruary 8 -
The Internal Revenue Service recently suspended a half dozen of its modernization programs, including two deemed essential to its plans for replacing its aging systems.
By Michael CohnFebruary 7 -
The institute has released a guide to help auditors deal with a new standard on assessing the risks of a material misstatement.
By Michael CohnFebruary 7 -
The service is cautioning taxpayers in states like California that offered special tax refunds or payments to wait to file until it's clear whether the money is taxable or not.
By Michael CohnFebruary 7 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors is pushing back against part of a proposed new standard on audit confirmations from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
By Michael CohnFebruary 6 -
The board released additional information to clarify earlier guidance on how to account for subscription-based technology for state and local governments.
By Michael CohnFebruary 6 -
The 15% minimum tax on multinationals aims to deter them from moving their profits to low-tax countries,
By Michael CohnFebruary 3 -
The latest jobs report shattered expectations as the unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.4%, the lowest rate since 1969.
By Michael CohnFebruary 3 -
The board offered insights on the remediation process that audit firms need to undergo when addressing problems with their quality control.
By Michael CohnFebruary 2 -
CBIZ MHM, Doeren Mayhew and Cohen & Co. made major combinations.
By Michael CohnFebruary 2 -
The Internal Revenue Service audits Black taxpayers at 2.9 to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnFebruary 2 -
New deals between firms in New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas and Oregon.
By Michael CohnFebruary 1 -
Private sector payrolls grew by 106,000 jobs, even though many companies laid off workers, while annual pay increased 7.3% year-over-year, according to ADP.
By Michael CohnFebruary 1 -
The New York-based firms are coming together to form a $600 million megafirm, fueled by private equity investment.
By Michael CohnFebruary 1 -
Jason Girzadas will take the helm, succeeding Joe Ucuzoglu, who is becoming CEO of Deloitte globally, while Lara Abrash will serve as chair of the board.
By Michael CohnJanuary 31 -
The majority of chief tax officers at multibillion-dollar companies plan to outsource more work to outside providers over the next few years, according to a new survey from KPMG.
By Michael CohnJanuary 31 -
Hourly wage growth at small businesses dampened this month, even though the pace of hiring remained strong.
By Michael CohnJanuary 31


















