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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Users can log information about their daily expenses, along with each meeting conducted by company representatives, as those events occur.
By Michael CohnMay 8 -
The 20 percent pass-through deduction could provide a major benefit for gig economy workers and the self-employed, but there are also some important caveats.
By Michael CohnMay 8 -
Users of Magento's e-commerce platform will now have direct access to Vertex’s automated sales and use tax technology.
By Michael CohnMay 7 -
A new online tool called TEOS replaces the old EO Select Check service with more details and filings from nonprofits and charities.
By Michael CohnMay 7 -
CFOs are hiring more tax experts and staffers to deal with the TCJA.
By Michael CohnMay 7 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors foresees problems with talent management, data analytics and other areas.
By Michael CohnMay 7 -
With trillions in corporate cash expected to be deemed repatriated under the TCJA, Checkpoint has published an analysis of the act's transition tax on deferred foreign earnings.
By Michael CohnMay 4 -
A new study by the International Federation of Accountants has found high rates of adoption of international accounting standards in areas such as auditing and ethics.
By Michael CohnMay 4 -
Tax professionals are anticipating more changes in state taxation in the aftermath of the tax reform law, according to a new survey.
By Michael CohnMay 3 -
Wesley Bricker said the commission is keeping an eye on a number of new developments in accounting standards and financial reports.
By Michael CohnMay 3 -
A group of Senate Democrats introduced legislation to revive tax deductions for labor union dues and unreimbursed work expenses that were eliminated by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
The Internal Revenue Service’s Chief Counsel has issued a memorandum providing advice on unreported tip income, with the caveat that the advice cannot be used or cited as precedent.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
The American Institute of CPAs has issued the final two working drafts of guidance related to rev rec issues for various industries.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
The economy continued to expand with the help of tax cuts.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
CEO Bob Oros joined the company last year from Fidelity and has been leading efforts to bring aboard more accountants in the wake of the new tax law.
By Michael CohnMay 2 -
Minneapolis-based accounting firm Lurie LLP has expanded its footprint to Florida by adding Hagen Palen & Co. CPAs, effective Feb. 9, 2018.
By Michael CohnMay 1 -
Beverly Hills accounting firm Laffer & Gottlieb has joined Top 100 Firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, effective May 1, 2018.
By Michael CohnMay 1 -
Employment growth at small businesses tempered slightly in April, although wage growth continued to show signs of improvement, according to payroll giant Paychex.
By Michael CohnMay 1 -
The Top 100 Firm’s first female chief executive is joining a growing roster of women leaders in the accounting profession.
By Michael CohnMay 1 -
The ride-hailing rivals aren't exactly neck and neck in the race for corporate travel dollars, but they're getting closer.
By Michael CohnApril 30



















