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 latest jobs report shattered expectations as the unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.4%, the lowest rate since 1969.
February 3 -
The board offered insights on the remediation process that audit firms need to undergo when addressing problems with their quality control.
February 2 -
CBIZ MHM, Doeren Mayhew and Cohen & Co. made major combinations.
February 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.
February 2 -
New deals between firms in New York, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Texas and Oregon.
February 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.
February 1 -
The New York-based firms are coming together to form a $600 million megafirm, fueled by private equity investment.
February 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.
January 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.
January 31 -
Hourly wage growth at small businesses dampened this month, even though the pace of hiring remained strong.
January 31 -
The codifications will be more accessible to the general public and the paid professional view will be eliminated.
January 30 -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden want the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to do more to regulate audits of cryptocurrency companies in the wake of recent high-profile bankruptcies.
January 27 -
Some benefits actually expired and don't apply this year, and average tax refunds will probably be down as a result.
January 27 -
PricewaterhouseCoopers is seeing better results on its inspections by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
January 26 -
The Big Four firm is building its outreach to CFOs, appointing Frank D'Amelio as its CFO-in-residence.
January 26 -
Sens. Ben Cardin, a Democrat, and Tim Scott, a Republican, introduced bipartisan legislation to offer tax credits for tips to beauty services providers.
January 26 -
Accountants are gaining a bit more confidence in the global economy, especially in North America and Western Europe, but uncertainties linger.
January 26 -
The service unveiled a long-awaited online portal where businesses will be able to file their 1099 information returns for free.
January 25 -
PKF O'Connor Davies merged in Archambault & Associates; and Hood & Strong added Cohen Anderson CPAs.
January 25 -
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board is asking for feedback on a new section of a proposed auditing standard that would cover group audits of less complex entities.
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