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 35-day partial government shutdown had a negative impact on the outlook for small business owners, although there was a slight uptick in hiring and wages last month, according to payroll giant Paychex.
January 29 -
The provider of cloud-based practice management software for tax pros and accountants will be launching tax prep software for next tax season.
January 28 -
The private firms that contract with the Internal Revenue Service to collect overdue tax debts fell short, according to a new TIGTA report.
January 28 -
Tax advisory revenue at professional services firms expanded 8.6 percent to $20.3 billion in 2017, and grew by around $5 billion in just the three years from 2014 to 2017, according to a new report.
January 28 -
The Internal Revenue Service began accepting returns Monday, with employees returning to work after a 35-day partial government shutdown.
January 28 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's 2017 report on the Big Four firm shows a number of continuing deficiencies.
January 25 -
The American Institute of CPAs sent a letter to officials at the IRS and the Treasury, a day before President Trump announced a temporary deal.
January 25 -
The new accounting rules and the explosion in online sales are prompting merchants to change the time at which e-commerce revenue is recognized.
January 25 -
The commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service sent an email to staff at the agency who are struggling with the partial government shutdown.
January 24 -
The professional services sector saw below-average wage growth -- except for those who switched jobs.
January 24 -
A global poll finds a high level of distrust in politicians and nongovernmental organizations when it comes to their nations’ taxes.
January 24 -
Personal financial satisfaction declined in the fourth quarter of 2018 as stock market gyrations and the prospect of a government shutdown weighed on U.S. consumers, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs.
January 24 -
EY will get advice from luminaries from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Financial Accounting Foundation and Vanguard.
January 23 -
The legislation aims to help entrepreneurs with filing deadlines, electronic signatures and the sharing economy.
January 23 -
The costs of shows on broadcast and cable television, along with streaming services, could be affected by the changes.
January 23 -
Tax refunds could be delayed this season despite actions by the Trump administration.
January 23 -
The market grew 70.8 percent globally to $48.5 billion in 2017, according to a new report.
January 23 -
The athlete will be able to avoid a prison sentence with the plea deal.
January 22 -
Complicated corporate tax planning tactics can produce uncertainty about taxes, in addition to the basics of company operations and finances.
January 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued final regulations spelling out how U.S.-based companies will have to pay repatriation taxes on offshore profits under Section 965 of the tax code.
January 22
