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 Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to lift the injunction on the beneficial ownership information reporting requirement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
By Michael CohnJanuary 2 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations for sales and exchanges of digital assets on the new Form 1099-DA for decentralized finance brokers, along with transition relief.
By Michael CohnDecember 31 -
The merger will allow BerryDunn to expand into the veterinary practice market and bolster its existing construction practice.
By Michael CohnDecember 30 -
The Fifth Circuit has reinstated an injunction on beneficial ownership reporting only days after lifting it.
By Michael CohnDecember 27 -
Private collection agencies have recovered only about $2.4 billion in tax debt payments since April 2017 out of the $64.9 billion assigned to them by the IRS.
By Michael CohnDecember 26 -
The Internal Revenue Service's program for destroying sensitive paper documents needs to be improved after inspectors found many documents easily accessible.
By Michael CohnDecember 26 -
Companies that work with auditors who have more industry experience but charge more than competitors offering "lowball" fees tend to save more money in the end.
By Michael CohnDecember 26 -
After an injunction was lifted by an appeals court, the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has extended the deadline for beneficial ownership information reporting.
By Michael CohnDecember 24 -
Only about one-third of taxpayers globally believe tax revenues in their country are being spent for the public good.
By Michael CohnDecember 24 -
In a comment letter, the institute says the board's new requirements could drive smaller auditing firms out of the market.
By Michael CohnDecember 23 -
The optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase 3 cents next year.
By Michael CohnDecember 19 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an invitation to comment on whether to pursue a project on accounting for intangible assets.
By Michael CohnDecember 19 -
Expatriate advocacy groups are applauding legislation introduced this week that would implement a residence-based taxation system for U.S. citizens living overseas.
By Michael CohnDecember 19 -
The Financial Accounting Foundation report found the Private Company Council has been performing its duties effectively and should continue to operate.
By Michael CohnDecember 19 -
The IRS declined to commit to expanding its Direct File free tax preparation program nationwide in response to a report from the GAO amid GOP opposition.
By Michael CohnDecember 19 -
Chief financial officers continue to experience a downward decline in tenure and the lowest level of job security in the C-suite, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnDecember 17 -
The average audit fee increased to $3.01 million in 2023, up from $2.83 million in the previous cycle, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnDecember 17 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants have renewed their memorandum of understanding for another three years.
By Michael CohnDecember 16 -
Kahn, Berman, Solomon, Taibel & Mogol in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is adding Varanko & Black CPAs, another firm in Baltimore County, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
By Michael CohnDecember 16 -
The American Institute of CPAs has published a new guide on best practices for the accounting and valuation of business combinations such as M&A.
By Michael CohnDecember 13

















