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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U.S. executives are shifting to long-term U.S.-focused strategies to deal with the first months of the Trump administration, according to a survey by PwC.
By Michael CohnMay 29 -
Edward Kellman, CEO and chief design engineer of Trakker Apps, holds two U.S. patents for an innovative take on double-entry accounting.
By Michael CohnMay 28 -
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and the National Association of Corporate Directors released an exposure draft of their Corporate Governance Framework.
By Michael CohnMay 28 -
The Internal Revenue Service is expected to lean more heavily on artificial intelligence technology to select cases as it carries out widespread layoffs.
By Michael CohnMay 27 -
The far-reaching legislation would transfer the responsibilities of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Michael CohnMay 22 -
Accountants are helping worried companies deal with the possible fallout from drastic tariff and tax changes.
By Michael CohnMay 21 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released a publication to help smaller firms as it comes under threat of being absorbed into the Securities and Exchange Commission.
By Michael CohnMay 21 -
Lack of awareness, fear of mistakes and penalties, and the cost of filing are preventing many families from claiming millions of dollars in tax credits.
By Michael CohnMay 20 -
The Senate Finance Committee questioned Trump's nominee about his plans for the beleaguered agency and promotion of dubious tax credits.
By Michael CohnMay 20 -
The Top 25 Firm is growing its presence in the Pacific Northwest by adding a firm based in Edmonds, Washington, effective June 2, 2025.
By Michael CohnMay 19