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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Young people with accounting doctoral degrees are encountering discrimination during job searches and discussions on online forums, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnDecember 15 -
The White House is taking aim at global money laundering in line with a UN effort, but some sectors of the economy are falling prey to criminal activity.
By Michael CohnDecember 15 -
The Treasury is providing additional guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax for billion-dollar companies.
By Michael CohnDecember 15 -
Tea merchants in both the U.S. and the U.K. continue to face tax problems, while stopping short of dumping their tea into Boston Harbor.
By Michael CohnDecember 15 -
The board is providing information to help companies with its disclosure standards before they take effect in January.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The Institute of Management Accountants reported increased salaries and job opportunities for Certified Management Accountants as opposed to those without certifications.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The American Institute of CPAs provided information for U.S. accounting professionals on the potential impact on their out-of-state engagements if some of the pending legislation in some states on licensure requirements is enacted.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The Chicago-based firm plans to add the federal government practice of CliftonLarsonAllen, effective Dec. 31.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The International Internal Audit Standards Board voted to approve a set of new standards that are expected to be released in January.
By Michael CohnDecember 14 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an accounting standards update aimed at improving income tax disclosures from companies.
By Michael CohnDecember 14