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 Institute of Internal Auditors foresees problems with talent management, data analytics and other areas.
May 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.
May 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.
May 4 -
Tax professionals are anticipating more changes in state taxation in the aftermath of the tax reform law, according to a new survey.
May 3 -
Wesley Bricker said the commission is keeping an eye on a number of new developments in accounting standards and financial reports.
May 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.
May 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.
May 2 -
The American Institute of CPAs has issued the final two working drafts of guidance related to rev rec issues for various industries.
May 2 -
The economy continued to expand with the help of tax cuts.
May 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.
May 2 -
Minneapolis-based accounting firm Lurie LLP has expanded its footprint to Florida by adding Hagen Palen & Co. CPAs, effective Feb. 9, 2018.
May 1 -
Beverly Hills accounting firm Laffer & Gottlieb has joined Top 100 Firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, effective May 1, 2018.
May 1 -
Employment growth at small businesses tempered slightly in April, although wage growth continued to show signs of improvement, according to payroll giant Paychex.
May 1 -
The Top 100 Firm’s first female chief executive is joining a growing roster of women leaders in the accounting profession.
May 1 -
The ride-hailing rivals aren't exactly neck and neck in the race for corporate travel dollars, but they're getting closer.
April 30 -
The Association of International CPAs has released a guide to how management accountants can help their organizations fulfill the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
April 30 -
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., demanded the resignation of a clergyman who asked lawmakers not to pick winners and losers in the TCJA.
April 27 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department are asking the public to recommend items that should be included on their 2018-2019 Priority Guidance Plan, with the expectation that the new tax law will be at the top of the list.
April 27 -
The agency is giving a break to companies in counties where there's no SHOP Marketplace coverage available.
April 27 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board began requiring firms last year to disclose the names of engagement partners who participated in audits, but a new academic study questions whether the new requirement will actually benefit investors.
April 27
