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 practice aid provides information on auditing the valuation of cryptoassets and audit procedures surrounding their existence, rights and obligations.
By Michael CohnJune 6 -
The Internal Revenue Service is turning to artificial intelligence to help select tax returns to audit and narrow the tax gap, but it needs to use this new technology consistently and transparently, according to a new government report.
By Michael CohnJune 5 -
Between inflation and reduced contributions, charities and not-for-profits are being squeezed and need extra help and time to file their Form 990 with the IRS.
By Michael CohnJune 5 -
The jobs market showed signs of a slowdown last month as the private sector added 152,000 jobs in May, while annual pay grew 5% year over year, ADP reported.
By Michael CohnJune 5 -
The Internal Revenue Service's plans to expand the Direct File free tax program nationwide next year could meet an early demise if Republicans gain control of Congress and the White House next year.
By Michael CohnJune 4 -
Hourly earnings growth for employees slid to their lowest level since the middle of 2021, according to Paychex.
By Michael CohnJune 4 -
NDH acquired McGowan Guntermann; Kostelanetz combined with Welty; and Avantax added Erin Hinzmann.
By Michael CohnJune 4 -
Former Baker Tilly member firms in Mexico joined CliftonLarsonAllen Global to create CLA Mexico; Marcum Technology acquired CLA's IT Enhanced Managed Services Division; Doeren Mayhew acquired Nearman, Maynard, Vallez CPAs; and Rea & Associates merged in Koontz & Parkin, CPAs.
By Michael CohnJune 3 -
The global accounting network will have a combined $5 billion in revenue, 40,000 employees and nearly 1,800 partners in 103 different countries.
By Michael CohnJune 3 -
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released a post-implementation review report on its pension standards and found they mostly accomplished their goals.
By Michael CohnJune 3 -
Companies retreat to less risky tax strategies when IRS budgets are robust, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnMay 31 -
The more frequently companies report their earnings, the less likely investors are to make knee-jerk investment decisions, according to recent research.
By Michael CohnMay 30 -
The Internal Revenue Service intends to expand the number of states and tax situations in which the free Direct File system will be available.
By Michael CohnMay 30 -
The foundation commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and referenced last year's 50th anniversary of the Financial Accounting Standards Board.
By Michael CohnMay 29 -
The International Sustainability Standards Board and the IFRS Foundation published an inaugural guide to using their standards in different countries.
By Michael CohnMay 29 -
The proposed rules on the Clean Electricity Production Credit and the Clean Electricity Investment Credit aim to spur renewable energy development.
By Michael CohnMay 29 -
There's a new method of counting defined contribution retirement plan participants that can make a big difference for clients.
By Michael CohnMay 29 -
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released an updated standard to improve some of the main components of the financial reporting model for state and local governments.
By Michael CohnMay 28 -
The Internal Revenue Service doesn't collect data on taxpayers' race or ethnicity, but some of its methods could lead to disparities in its audit rate.
By Michael CohnMay 23 -
The American Institute of CPAs elected the managing partner of AAFCPAs as its next chair.
By Michael CohnMay 23


















