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 Internal Revenue Service is urging all tax preparers to do a thorough security scan of their computer drives and devices in case there is any malware lurking.
By Michael CohnJanuary 21 -
Top 100 firm RubinBrown LLP has merged in the Business Manager LLC, expanding the firms outsourced accounting services in Denver, effective immediately.
By Michael CohnJanuary 21 -
The American Institute of CPAs is planning to host a combined financial planning and accounting conference called AICPA Engage.
By Michael CohnJanuary 20 -
Companies are taking steps to prepare for a reputational crisis by employing an internal audit function, but less than half the board members polled in a new survey feel they are well-versed in the issues.
By Michael CohnJanuary 20 -
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants have released a new report on how accountants can play a key role in the trend toward integrated reporting.
By Michael CohnJanuary 20 -
The financial information company Sageworks has entered into a strategic partnership with IndustryNewsletters, an email marketing company for accounting firms and other professional service firms.
By Michael CohnJanuary 20 -
Doeren Mayhew has merged in Adler & Company, P.C., a CPA firm in Farmington Hills, Mich.
By Michael CohnJanuary 20 -
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration is urging taxpayers and practitioners to be on high alert about a massive telephone fraud scam being committed by criminals impersonating Internal Revenue Service employees.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
Paychex has compiled a list of what the payroll giant considers to be the top 10 regulatory issues that will have the biggest impact on businesses this year.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
The Internal Revenue Service warned authorized electronic filing providers Tuesday that they should not submit electronic tax returns to the IRS before receiving all Forms W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R from taxpayers.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
The Internal Revenue Service is reducing the number of people who serve on its Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities and changing the committees focus.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
Gettry Marcus CPA P.C. has merged in MLGW LLP, expanding Gettry Marcuss presence in New York City and adding a financial services niche practice.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
Thomson Reuters Checkpoint has added customizable tools to address concerns about controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality and privacy.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
Tax preparation software developer TaxAct disclosed a data breach, leading the company to suspend the accounts of more than 9,000 customers.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
The Internal Revenue Service launched the tax-filing season Tuesday, promising better taxpayer and practitioner service, although a labor union official representing IRS employees warned there could still be problems.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
The Texas Society of CPAs has been marking its 100th anniversary with a series of events across the Lone Star State.
By Michael CohnJanuary 15 -
With tax season set to start on January 19, there are a number of important tax changes that taxpayers and preparers should be aware of to help make the filing process as smooth as possible.
By Michael CohnJanuary 15 -
BDO USA LLP is expanding its presence in Boston by adding Feeley & Driscoll, P.C.
By Michael CohnJanuary 15 -
The Institute of Management Accountants reported more than 3,500 new professionals earned the Certified Management Accountant credential in 2015, the highest number in any fiscal year and a 17 percent increase over 2014.
By Michael CohnJanuary 15 -
The three lucky winners of the record-breaking $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot will need some help with their taxes this year, next year, and probably the years to come.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14