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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Now that U.S. companies have experienced two fiscal quarters in the midst of the novel coronavirus pandemic, quarterly reporting for Q3 doesn’t seem to be getting any simpler, according to a new report from Deloitte.
By Michael CohnSeptember 22 -
The regs clarify that certain deductions aren’t to be considered miscellaneous itemized deductions.
By Michael CohnSeptember 21 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued the last set of final regulations to implement the 100 percent additional first-year depreciation deduction from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
By Michael CohnSeptember 21 -
COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be having an impact on such disclosures, according to a report from Ernst & Young.
By Michael CohnSeptember 21 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board is offering a practical expedient to the current revenue recognition rules for franchise businesses.
By Michael CohnSeptember 21 -
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is moving beyond environmental issues and further into the areas of social and governance reporting.
By Michael CohnSeptember 18 -
The Top 100 Firm based in Atlanta has acquired Plush Smith P.A., a firm in Sarasota, Florida.
By Michael CohnSeptember 18 -
A group of Senate Democrats introduced legislation to offer tax relief to individuals, businesses and states affected by catastrophic wildfires and other presidentially declared disasters.
By Michael CohnSeptember 17 -
The changes would enhance the transparency of how nonprofits report contributed nonfinancial assets.
By Michael CohnSeptember 17 -
Rep. Pete Olson, a Republican from Texas, has introduced a bill that would offer tax incentives to employers who train workers about best practices for reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.
By Michael CohnSeptember 17 -
The U.K.’s Financial Reporting Council sanctioned Deloitte and two of its former partners for their audits of the software company Autonomy prior to its acquisition by HP and levied a record penalty.
By Michael CohnSeptember 17 -
The Internal Revenue Service is starting with the customer support area of its Exempt Organizations unit.
By Michael CohnSeptember 16 -
The Institute of Management Accountants has launched a new promotional campaign to highlight the role of Certified Management Accountants in real-world situations.
By Michael CohnSeptember 16 -
Mastermind Analytics identifies spending risks, provides benchmarks on demand, and gives finance teams more visibility into behavior patterns.
By Michael CohnSeptember 16 -
Richard Jones is making post-implementation reviews of standards one of his top priorities, and taking a closer look at FASB’s crowded agenda.
By Michael CohnSeptember 15 -
Final rules have been released for claiming the rehabilitation credit under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
By Michael CohnSeptember 15 -
No matter whether Trump or Biden wins in November, a new survey from PwC indicates taxes may be rising.
By Michael CohnSeptember 15 -
Large firms have been reporting revenue increases amid the pandemic.
By Michael CohnSeptember 15 -
The AICPA believes taxpayers will be able to avoid penalties if they write “COVID-19” at the top of their return.
By Michael CohnSeptember 15 -
The site informs cannabis business owners about their tax responsibilities.
By Michael CohnSeptember 14














