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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Marcum and Marcum Bernstein & Pinchuk plugged some of their clients at investor conferences in violation of auditor independence requirements.
By Michael CohnSeptember 11 -
The Internal Revenue Service needs to have a better strategy for determining the tax compliance or noncompliance of corporations that do mergers and acquisitions, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnSeptember 10 -
The firm reported its 10th consecutive year of worldwide growth, with revenue increasing $3 billion over the previous fiscal year.
By Michael CohnSeptember 10 -
The document can help auditors with the allowance for credit losses under the new standard for measuring credit losses on financial statements.
By Michael CohnSeptember 9 -
Two firm networks are shortening their names, adopting the brands Moore North America and Andersen.
By Michael CohnSeptember 9 -
The company is bringing together its tax-focused wealth management divisions.
By Michael CohnSeptember 9 -
Some expatriates who have relinquished their U.S. citizenship will have the chance to comply with their U.S. tax and filing obligations and in turn qualify for relief from back taxes, penalties and interest.
By Michael CohnSeptember 6 -
Tax-exempt organizations, including many political groups, will be able to avoid disclosing the names of their contributors, despite a recent court decision.
By Michael CohnSeptember 6 -
RSM merges in Gregory, Sharer & Stuart in Florida
By Michael CohnSeptember 6 -
The majority of payroll professionals don’t think C-suite leadership recognizes the strategic value the payroll function can deliver to an organization, according to a new survey.
By Michael CohnSeptember 5 -
Trade wars and fears of a global economic slowdown are shaking optimism.
By Michael CohnSeptember 5 -
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board staff released an exposure draft of a technical bulletin that would clarify the existing standards for loss allowances.
By Michael CohnSeptember 5 -
The Internal Revenue Service isn’t doing enough to address billions of dollars worth of potentially erroneous carryforward tax credits and deductions claimed by businesses, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnSeptember 5 - LIBOR
Banks are making the transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate to new reference rates for short-term loans.
By Michael CohnSeptember 5 -
The Big 4 firm reported a record level of revenue across its international network of firms.
By Michael CohnSeptember 5 -
Payrolls are increasing, despite some worrying signs of an economic downturn ahead.
By Michael CohnSeptember 5 -
Job growth at small businesses fell slightly in August, according to payroll giant Paychex, but wages showed encouraging signs.
By Michael CohnSeptember 3 -
The protocols represent the first updates to U.S. tax treaties in nearly a decade.
By Michael CohnAugust 30 -
With the storm threatening to hit the state of Florida after passing through parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the IRS sent a reminder Thursday.
By Michael CohnAugust 29 -
The staffing firm has the latest information on hiring trends and pay in the finance, technology, legal, creative and administrative fields.
By Michael CohnAugust 29


















