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 Internal Revenue Service fact sheet answers questions about the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the processing of Employee Retention Credits.
By Michael CohnOctober 23 -
The proposed regulations will provide a rule for determining the source of borrow fees paid in securities-lending transactions and sale-repurchase transactions.
By Michael CohnOctober 23 -
RSM US and RSM UK partners approved a new transatlantic partnership structure in a nearly unanimous vote, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
By Michael CohnOctober 23 -
The Internal Revenue Service spelled out some of the services that will be limited or unavailable during the government shutdown.
By Michael CohnOctober 22 -
A new international accounting standard for nonprofit organizations has emerged, drawing on the work of established standard-setters.
By Michael CohnOctober 22 -
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has revamped its CPAverify.org and ALD.nasba.org websites with a new design and more features.
By Michael CohnOctober 22 -
The Senate passed the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act despite the government shutdown, sending it to President Trump for his signature.
By Michael CohnOctober 22 -
Chief financial officers hope to control costs in 2026 while still expanding revenue, according to a new survey.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
The Trump administration agreed to procedures for student debt relief so borrowers who have their loans canceled this year don't get hit with a huge tax bill.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
The American Institute of CPAs is asking for more flexibility for taxpayers who wish to claim tax deductions for overtime and tip income under the OBBA.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
Wojeski & Co. has reached a $60,000 settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James after it was hit by two data breaches and ransomware attacks.
By Michael CohnOctober 20 -
The International Federation of Accountants has released a set of principles with the goal of widening access to the accounting profession.
By Michael CohnOctober 20 -
The American Institute of CPAs is continuing efforts to have accounting recognized as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program by the government.
By Michael CohnOctober 20 -
Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler reached settlements with the IRS and the Justice Department, and their lawsuit against Biden's attorney was dismissed by a judge.
By Michael CohnOctober 17 -
Video game developers are benefiting from research and development tax credits and recent changes in the rules for deducting R&D expenses.
By Michael CohnOctober 17 -
The expiration of premium tax credits for health insurance could lead to hundreds of thousands of job losses and billions in reductions to state revenues.
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors has set up a Global Audit Committee Center in Washington, D.C., to provide a global hub for strengthening audit committees.
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The adoption of artificial intelligence technology in audit functions is on the rise, increasing from 8% to 21% in only one year, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, has been named to a dual role as CEO of the Internal Revenue Service, a new position.
By Michael CohnOctober 6 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax in response to comments it received.
By Michael CohnOctober 3


















