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 CPA Exam prep provider will continue to operate under the same brand.
By Michael CohnJuly 10 -
Nina Olson also suggested different ways to increase the participation rate of eligible taxpayers in claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit.
By Michael CohnJuly 10 -
International consulting firm Protiviti has released the 15th annual edition of “Internal Auditing Around the World”, providing insights of internal audit leaders on digital initiatives across industries globally.
By Michael CohnJuly 10 -
The deputy chief accountant for technology and innovation in the Office of the Chief Accountant plans to leave the SEC this month after more than 14 years.
By Michael CohnJuly 10 -
Substantial changes in the regulations for the new global intangible low-taxed income could mean that many more amended K-1 schedules will be necessary for tax practitioners this year.
By Michael CohnJuly 9 -
The Institute of Management Accountants launched “Count Me In,” featuring perspectives on accounting and finance from industry experts.
By Michael CohnJuly 9 -
Accountants can promote their practices and create customized marketing videos, brochures and blog content.
By Michael CohnJuly 9 -
The omnibus exposure draft addresses a variety of issues identified during the implementation and application of different pronouncements.
By Michael CohnJuly 9 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued an invitation to comment document asking for input from its constituents on the accounting for certain identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination and the subsequent accounting for goodwill.
By Michael CohnJuly 9 -
The Internal Revenue Service’s unmet needs for information technology support are producing inefficiency and higher tax administration costs, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnJuly 8 -
The Internal Revenue Service is allowing employers to truncate taxpayer identification numbers to protect employees from identity theft.
By Michael CohnJuly 8 -
The Top 100 Firm in New York has merged in a firm based in the Chicago suburbs that specializes in servicing doctors and dentists.
By Michael CohnJuly 8 -
The new rules adjust accounting to an age when viewers are streaming video online and binge watching their favorite series.
By Michael CohnJuly 5 -
The Internal Revenue Service has set up a process for carefully vetting videos after a series of embarrassing educational videos were uncovered several years ago featuring IRS officials and employees appearing in spoofs of TV series such as "Star Trek," "Gilligan’s Island" and "Mad Men," along with a dance music video.
By Michael CohnJuly 3 -
Employment growth slowed down last month, particularly among the smallest companies.
By Michael CohnJuly 3 -
Teotia is succeeding Wesley Bricker, who stepped down in May.
By Michael CohnJuly 3 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board posted two new pages to its website to help implement some of its standards and amendments that have recently been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Michael CohnJuly 2 -
The AICPA found concern about the valuation of instruments such as derivatives, with fears it might potentially lead to a financial crisis.
By Michael CohnJuly 2 -
Small business job growth declined 1.09 percent year-over-year in June, but hourly earnings growth rose for the third consecutive month, according to payroll giant Paychex.
By Michael CohnJuly 2 -
The biggest tax challenge for a majority of corporate tax executives is staying up to date with all the changes associated with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, according to a new survey.
By Michael CohnJuly 1

















