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 international network has signed up five collaborating firms in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico.
By Michael CohnJanuary 30 -
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board staff report offered insights into the PCAOB's inspection program for auditors of broker-dealers and issues with professional skepticism and low-ball fees.
By Michael CohnJanuary 30 -
The Internal Revenue Service began accepting tax returns Monday, promising improved help to taxpayers and new resources both in-person and online.
By Michael CohnJanuary 29 -
As the Internal Revenue Service and tax professionals prepare for the start of tax season, last-minute tax law changes are possible thanks to a deal working its way through Congress.
By Michael CohnJanuary 26 -
The Internal Revenue Service showed off its upcoming Direct File free tax preparation service ahead of its pilot test in a dozen states starting in March.
By Michael CohnJanuary 25 -
The Global Reporting Initiative published a major update to its standard for disclosing impacts on plant and animal species.
By Michael CohnJanuary 25 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department issued a notice to provide relief to parents who got snagged by problems with Maryland's prepaid college savings program.
By Michael CohnJanuary 25 -
Businesses are likely to see more sales tax audits in 2024 as a result of changes happening across the states, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnJanuary 24 -
The House Ways and Means Committee reported the text of the Tax Relief for Workers and Families Act after voting last week to advance the bipartisan bill.
By Michael CohnJanuary 24 -
Global fee income for accounting and audit services increased 15% to $3.6 billion, while RSM's tax revenues jumped 17% to $2.6 billion.
By Michael CohnJanuary 23