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 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 -
JLK Rosenberger merges in Ewbank Insurance Group; Purdy Powers & Co. merges in Marshall & Libby; Jablonski-Madill merges with Rosenbaum Business Consulting.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
Top 100 firm Honkamp Krueger & Co., P.C. has acquired Doyle & Keenan, P.C., a firm in Davenport, Iowa.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
The Internal Revenue Service is getting set for the opening of the 2016 individual income tax-filing season on January 19, promising improved taxpayer service and security, and a functioning Practitioner Priority Line, thanks to a funding boost from Congress.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
The Internal Revenue Service took an average of 70 days to accommodate requests by disabled employees for adaptive technology, according to a new report, even though its only supposed to take 15 days unless there are extenuating circumstances.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
Bloomberg BNA is releasing its annual report on the year ahead in tax and accounting, containing a collection of over 20 articles from its reporters on the outlook for tax legislation, international taxation, state taxes, Supreme Court tax cases, accounting standards and other topics.
By Michael CohnJanuary 13 -
A pair of reports from the Government Accountability Office found serious problems with the Internal Revenue Services processes for determining which individuals and businesses should be audited.
By Michael CohnJanuary 13 -
President Obama proposed to expand tax cuts for low-income workers who dont have children during his State of the Union address.
By Michael CohnJanuary 13 -
The Internal Revenue Service has released the first of a series of YouTube videos providing information on how taxpayers can protect their tax and financial data.
By Michael CohnJanuary 13 -
Members of the consulting firm Family Office Metrics have joined Ernst & Young LLPs Family Office Advisory services team.
By Michael CohnJanuary 13 -
The International Accounting Standards Board issued the long-awaited lease accounting standard that it has been developing for over a decade with the Financial Accounting Standards Board, which is also expected to release its version of the standard early this year.
By Michael CohnJanuary 12 -
Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd LLC, a firm based in McPherson, Kan., has acquired the Wichita office location of CBIZ MHM LLC.
By Michael CohnJanuary 12 -
Accounting and consulting firm Horne LLP has acquired the cybersecurity firm Halberd Group and established a new unit, Horne Cyber Solutions.
By Michael CohnJanuary 12 -
WithumSmith+Brown has released another fun dance and music video, an annual tradition at the firm, highlighting a new logo that emphasizes the Withum brand.
By Michael CohnJanuary 12 -
The Internal Revenue Service has issued correction procedures for employers who have paid benefits in excess of $130 per month in 2015 and wish to make corrections on their fourth quarter Form 941 in response to recent legislation.
By Michael CohnJanuary 12 -
Panalitix, an Australian developer of software tools for public accountants, has acquired 2020 Group USA, a membership and educational group for accounting firms founded by CPA consultant Chris Frederiksen.
By Michael CohnJanuary 12