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 Top 50 Firm has been making sure to hold onto talent and bring in new hires as the accounting profession struggles to fill the talent pipeline.
By Michael CohnMay 24 -
The board of trustees released a draft strategic plan Tuesday and is asking for input.
By Michael CohnMay 24 -
The service also failed to issue $80 million in payments to eligible individuals, according to a new report from TIGTA.
By Michael CohnMay 23 -
Climate change could cost the global economy $178 trillion over the next 50 years, a 7.6% cut to global GDP in 2070 alone, according to estimates from the Big Four firm.
By Michael CohnMay 23 -
The Internal Revenue Service has revised and updated the answers it previously provided to frequently asked questions on the 2021 Child Tax Credit and Advance Child Tax Credit.
By Michael CohnMay 23 -
Finance ministers and central bank governors are asking the new board to go beyond climate change disclosures to set standards in other areas related to nature and social issues.
By Michael CohnMay 20 -
Corporate tax rates in major economies around the world have fallen to an average of just 25.1% this year, according to a study from UHY.
By Michael CohnMay 20 -
As inflation and interest rates spiral upward, the service is increasing its interest rates for the third quarter of the year.
By Michael CohnMay 20 -
Over one-fourth of the nearly 1,700 cases were violations that usually led to employees being suspended, fired or resigning.
By Michael CohnMay 19 -
A pair of congressional Democrats want to see a rule finalized that would open up greater access for families to claim premium tax credits for health insurance.
By Michael CohnMay 19 -
CFOs will increasingly turn to cost reductions, not just price increases, if above-average inflation continues, according to a Gartner survey.
By Michael CohnMay 19 -
The board described some broad steps Wednesday to achieve the baseline by the end of the year.
By Michael CohnMay 18 -
The committee is looking for a new chairperson as its current chair, Paul Sobel, plans to depart at the end of the year.
By Michael CohnMay 18 -
The service is being asked to provide more information about the race, ethnicity and sex of taxpayers but is facing legal restrictions, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnMay 18 -
Congress gave billions of dollars in tax credits to employers, but now the IRS needs to step up its compliance efforts, according to a GAO report.
By Michael CohnMay 17 -
The Top 10 Firm is taking steps to improve its audits, including hiring a former official from the PCAOB and creating an Audit Quality Advisory Council.
By Michael CohnMay 17 -
The Internal Revenue Service has been auditing fewer taxpayers since 2010, according to a new report, but audit rates have been plunging the most for higher-income taxpayers.
By Michael CohnMay 17 -
Baker Tilly acquires Bader Martin; Aprio merges in RINA Accountants & Advisors; and Postlethwaite & Netterville adds RBM.
By Michael CohnMay 17 -
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board issued a consultation paper on natural resources on Monday to consider various issues relating to recognition, measurement and presentation of natural resources by public sector entities.
By Michael CohnMay 16 -
Student athletes who are now allowed to score lucrative endorsement deals for their name, image and likeness may well encounter surprise tax bills.
By Michael CohnMay 16















