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 Top 50 Firm has created an international network of independent firms that it's calling BPM Global Ltd., beginning with Enspira Financial in Australia.
By Michael CohnFebruary 3 -
The Top 10 Firm based in Chicago plans to acquire a Regional Leader based in Savannah, Georgia, expanding its presence in Georgia and Florida.
By Michael CohnFebruary 3 -
Millions more taxpayers will be receiving the Form 1099-K in the mail this year for the first time if they were paid $5,000 or more last year.
By Michael CohnJanuary 31 -
The world economy is poised for "reasonable, but not particularly exciting" growth, yet uncertainties abound, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnJanuary 31 -
Grassi merged in Anstiss & Co.; and Platform Accounting Group added AKM Advisors.
By Michael CohnJanuary 31 -
TIGTA report suggests the IRS needs to do more to enable whistleblowers to report on fraud, waste and abuse, even if they've signed nondisclosure agreements.
By Michael CohnJanuary 30 -
The Internal Revenue Service made progress on its customer service and systems last year, but it's still facing challenges with processing tax returns on time.
By Michael CohnJanuary 30 -
Senate Finance Committee chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation.
By Michael CohnJanuary 30 -
The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on whittling down the amount of time it takes to help victims of tax-related identity theft.
By Michael CohnJanuary 29 -
Avantax acquired Sweeney Kovar, and Marsico Financial Group bought Care Accounting.
By Michael CohnJanuary 28