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 staff paper aims to help private company franchises implement the new accounting standard by offering them practical examples.
November 5 -
The vast majority of S&P 500 issuers are using the modified retrospective method of adopting the new rules.
November 5 -
The revised agreement expands taxpayer options for free online software offerings for next filing season to avoid steering taxpayers to paid products.
November 2 -
The International Federation of Accountants has elected Dr. In-Ki Joo of South Korea as president for a two-year term through November 2020.
November 2 -
A new survey by the International Federation of Accountants examines trends in 150 countries.
November 2 -
The firm is extending its footprint to the Windy City.
November 2 -
New business analysis tools from Salesforce have been added to the latest version of the cloud-based accounting software.
November 1 -
Audit committees are providing company investors with more information about their oversight of auditing firms, according to a new report.
November 1 -
The Big Four firm has merged in a Chicago-based e-learning provider, adding 52 professionals to EY’s People Advisory Services practice.
November 1 -
The Southwest regional CPA firm merged in a tax and accounting firm based in Phoenix.
November 1 -
The Top 100 Firm is expanding its services in helping businesses set up their payroll and human capital management technology.
November 1 -
The Top 100 Firm is adding a Philadelphia-based tax and accounting practice that specializes in expatriates.
November 1 -
President Trump and the GOP leader of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee issued a joint statement committing to future legislation.
October 31 -
The new lease accounting standard that takes effect for public companies next year poses obstacles for the audit firms that have begun implementing it for their clients.
October 31 -
The Fargo, North Dakota-based Top 100 Firm is expanding its presence in Reno, Nevada.
October 31 -
The standards update aims to reduce the cost and complexity of variable interest entities, particularly for private companies.
October 31 -
Small businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified employees to fill the open slots.
October 31 -
Companies are still behind schedule in getting ready for the impending standard, according to a new survey.
October 30 -
Brown Edwards acquires Dixon Hughes Goodman’s Newport News practice; Hecht joins LM Cohen.
October 30 -
Pay rose a moderate amount, but job growth at smaller companies slowed slightly.
October 30
