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 Governmental Accounting Standards Board is considering changes in the financial reporting rules for infrastructure assets and is looking for feedback.
By Michael CohnOctober 10 -
To help build the accounting pipeline, the Big Four firm is publicly supporting other ways to earn a license.
By Michael CohnOctober 9 -
A new survey by PwC of top corporate executives uncovered worries about tax policy after the election.
By Michael CohnOctober 9 -
Sens. Bill Cassidy and Mark Warner introduced legislation supported by the AICPA that would create a dashboard to inform taxpayers of backlogs and wait times for refunds.
By Michael CohnOctober 9 -
Donald Trump Jr. is threatening Deloitte's lucrative contracts with the federal government because one of the firm's executives reportedly leaked private conversations with JD Vance.
By Michael CohnOctober 8 -
Private sector employment increased by 143,000 jobs in September, while annual pay rose 4.7% year-over-year, payroll giant ADP reported.
By Michael CohnOctober 7 -
The Center for Audit Quality and the Anti-Fraud Collaboration released a new publication on the role of the auditor in assessing and responding to fraud risk.
By Michael CohnOctober 7 -
Companies increasingly expect their audit firms to leverage artificial intelligence to aid the audit process, according to a new survey from BDO.
By Michael CohnOctober 7 -
On the same day the AICPA sent a letter asking for immediate tax relief, the IRS announced widespread relief for the hurricane's victims.
By Michael CohnOctober 1 -
The PE-backed accounting business has completed the acquisition of tax prep, planning, advisory and accounting firm Wiener and Garg in Rockville, Maryland.
By Michael CohnOctober 1 -
Job growth at small businesses moderated slightly in September, but hourly earnings growth was up from August, payroll provider Paychex reported.
By Michael CohnOctober 1 -
The Regional Leader has grown its presence in Phoenix.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
Despite the focus, however, most audit plans don't currently prioritize the risks, according to a new report from the Institute of Internal Auditors.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
The proposed update aims to enhance the guidance for share-based consideration payable to a customer in conjunction with selling goods or services.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
The two organizations proposed a set of changes in the model legislation used in many states to reflect an alternative pathway to CPA licensure based on competency.
By Michael CohnSeptember 30 -
The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has created an online toolkit to help small businesses comply with the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
By Michael CohnSeptember 20 -
The International Accounting Standards Board has begun a public consultation on proposed amendments to IFRS to account for investments in associates and joint ventures.
By Michael CohnSeptember 20 -
The Internal Revenue Service needs to do more to get ready for new reporting requirements on the Form 1099-K and 1099-DA, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnSeptember 19 -
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins issued a mea culpa admitting to the findings of a recent report faulting the Taxpayer Advocate Service that she runs for slow responsiveness to taxpayers.
By Michael CohnSeptember 19 -
The Internal Revenue Service cautioned taxpayers to steer clear of promoters who claim their services are needed to handle unpaid debts, saying such businesses often charge excessive fees and often produce no results.
By Michael CohnSeptember 19



















