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 150-hour requirement for obtaining a CPA license has led to a decline in Black and Latino CPAs of up to 26%, according to a research study.
February 9 -
The American Institute of CPAs sent letters to the Treasury and the IRS asking for filing relief for taxpayers affected by major disasters and for more guidance on information returns for grantor trusts.
February 9 -
The international network's revenue reached $5.2 billion for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2023.
February 8 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued a warning about a new scam email this tax season pretending to come from tax software providers asking for the preparer's Electronic Filing Identification Number.
February 8 -
The Internal Revenue Service's Direct File free tax system has passed a key hurdle in the pilot test, passing muster with a dozen IRS employees successfully filing returns in as many states.
February 8 -
CBIZ acquires Erickson, Brown & Kloster; Bowers merges in Kasperski Dinan & Rink; Hiline acquires Calculate; and Kruggel Lawton plans to add Cole Gavlas.
February 8 -
The Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network hopes to deter money laundering in the residential real estate industry with a newly proposed rule.
February 7 -
The Internal Revenue Service has posted a new page on IRS.gov explaining the Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit to provide more information about the tax break.
February 7 -
A new survey from the ACCA looks at trends in DEI, AI, employee retention, hybrid work and mental health for accountants.
February 7 -
The Internal Revenue Service revised its frequently asked questions on the Form 1099-K to alleviate confusion this filing season.
February 6
