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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IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel announced plans Friday to resign next Monday, Jan. 20, coinciding with Inauguration Day.
By Michael CohnJanuary 17 -
Ohio-based Top 100 Firm GBQ Partners has expanded its presence in Cincinnati by acquiring Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs.
By Michael CohnJanuary 16 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released a staff publication highlighting problems it's seeing with audits of journal entries.
By Michael CohnJanuary 16 -
Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Rep. Warren Davidson reintroduced legislation to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information reporting.
By Michael CohnJanuary 16 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors announced that its Global Internal Audit Standards officially became effective on Jan. 9.
By Michael CohnJanuary 16 -
Finding talent tops the profession's concerns, according to a new report from the Massachusetts Society of CPAs.
By Michael CohnJanuary 16 -
The Internal Revenue Service released guidance on the tax treatment of contributions and benefits from state paid family and medical leave programs.
By Michael CohnJanuary 16 -
Boston-based Top 100 Firm KLR has added Sullivan Bille P.C., based in Andover, Massachusetts.
By Michael CohnJanuary 15 -
The IRS and the Treasury Department issued proposed regs and reporting requirements for multiyear corporate separations and a draft form.
By Michael CohnJanuary 15 -
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants plans a standard-setting project on accounting firm culture and governance in response to a new report.
By Michael CohnJanuary 15