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 American Institute of CPAs is asking the U.S. Senate to quickly consider and approve the various bilateral income tax treaties and protocols that are currently pending in Congress, although some of them have not advanced in years.
By Michael CohnMarch 6 -
As the Trump administration and the Republican dominated Congress prepare to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, a new government report may give them further ammunition.
By Michael CohnMarch 3 -
Homex allegedly falsified sales of over 100,000 homes to inflate revenue for three years in a row.
By Michael CohnMarch 3 -
A company calling itself Arthur Andersen announced it has reconstituted the former Big Five firm in 16 countries, but its rights to the brand are being challenged by another firm that took the Andersen name in 2014.
By Michael CohnMarch 2 -
The International Integrated Reporting Council is asking for comments on how companies are using the framework it issued three years ago for reporting on matters beyond simply a company’s financials.
By Michael CohnMarch 2 -
Names are a sensitive topic, especially to partners who have earned their name on the letterhead.
By Michael CohnMarch 1 -
A new report on the Internal Revenue Service OPR enforcement efforts says it's catching up on much of its backlog.
By Michael CohnMarch 1 -
Checks aren't in the mail yet, but they could be, for millions of taxpayers who didn't file a 2013 return.
By Michael CohnMarch 1 -
The Texas firm is adding a consultancy that specializes in performing economic analyses for commercial legal disputes and litigation support.
By Michael CohnMarch 1 -
Carr, Riggs & Ingram has expanded its Atlanta presence by merging in Babush, Neiman, Kornman & Johnson LLP, making it one of the 15 biggest firms in the city.
By Michael CohnMarch 1 -
President Trump outlined a wide range of priorities, including tax reform and a health care overhaul, in his first speech before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
By Michael CohnFebruary 28 -
Some CPA practices are using health reimbursement arrangements as a way to provide coverage to employees, in some cases offering them more benefits.
By Michael CohnFebruary 28 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board aims to improve financial reporting for an interest in a master trust.
By Michael CohnFebruary 27 -
The American Institute of CPAs has sent a set of proposed guidelines to the Internal Revenue Service recommending how the IRS should deal with the allocation of unrelated business income expenses of tax-exempt organizations for dual-use facilities and personnel.
By Michael CohnFebruary 27 -
PricewaterhouseCoopers issued an apology early Monday morning in the wake of a historic flub at Sunday night’s Academy Awards telecast when actors Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty presented the Best Picture award to the wrong movie.
By Michael CohnFebruary 27 -
A new study questions the usefulness of proxy advisory services in helping corporate boards of directors and investors decide whether to keep or change auditing firms.
By Michael CohnFebruary 24 -
The International Federation of Accountants has released a new study on how accountants can play a big role in reducing corruption around the world.
By Michael CohnFebruary 23 -
Financial Executives International has started a Leadership Master Class for CFOs and other aspiring finance execs.
By Michael CohnFebruary 23 -
Implementation of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s current expected credit loss standard is well underway at major banks, according to a survey by Deloitte, though the new standard could show how risky many of the loans really are.
By Michael CohnFebruary 23 -
The American Institute of CPAs is asking the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department to develop a new income tax form to improve S corporation shareholder compliance with basis rules.
By Michael CohnFebruary 23















