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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Minnesota accounting firms combine forces.
By Michael CohnJanuary 4 -
Las Vegas firm joins CLA in the latest of a string of New Year's M&A deals.
By Michael CohnJanuary 4 -
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is asking for comments on how to improve information on government funds.
By Michael CohnJanuary 4 -
The American Institute of CPAs issues online audit and accounting look at impending standard.
By Michael CohnJanuary 4 -
Nebraska accounting firms Fred A. Lockwood & Co. and Eskam & Eskam CPAs have merged, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
By Michael CohnJanuary 3 -
Wipfli LLP has merged in BIK & Co. LLP, an accounting and advisory firm based in Chicago, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
By Michael CohnJanuary 3 -
Small business employment growth bounced back last month, according to payroll giant.
By Michael CohnJanuary 3 -
CLA expands to Oregon by adding Portland firm, the latest in a series of mergers, including the Gallina combination.
By Michael CohnJanuary 3 -
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board provides answers from staff members to questions about the obligations of registered firms when auditing in Mainland China.
By Michael CohnDecember 30 -
Regulations would cover withholding and reporting on money made from horseracing, dog races and jai alai pari-mutuel betting, along with reporting on bingo, keno and slot machine payouts.
By Michael CohnDecember 30 -
Michigan firms combine forces, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
By Michael CohnDecember 30 -
Notice alerts taxpayers and practitioners the Service may challenge certain investment schemes as tax avoidance transactions.
By Michael CohnDecember 29 -
Kentucky-based wire and cable maker is resolving allegations by the SEC and the Justice Department that it violated internal control requirements and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
By Michael CohnDecember 29 -
Kentucky firms combine forces.
By Michael CohnDecember 28 -
Mario Pompeo of CohnReznick discusses how accountants can help companies get ready for implementing the new revenue recognition standard in this new podcast.
By Michael CohnDecember 27 -
Investors and regulators will benefit from a new Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regulation requiring firms to disclose the lead engagement partner on an audit, according to a new academic study.
By Michael CohnDecember 20 -
Board releases a set of narrow modifications to clarify various rules.
By Michael CohnDecember 20 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has released the 2017 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy, although final acceptance by the Securities and Exchange Commission is still pending.
By Michael CohnDecember 20 -
Firm expands its presence in Pennsylvania with latest deal.
By Michael CohnDecember 20 -
Texas firm adds Hanner & Associates, expanding Fort Worth office.
By Michael CohnDecember 20



















