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 Internal Revenue Service has extended some of the deadlines for qualified intermediaries, withholding foreign partnerships and withholding foreign trusts.
By Michael CohnDecember 27 -
The Internal Revenue Service has updated its frequently asked questions to offer more guidance on what kinds of components can be used in electric vehicles to qualify for tax credits.
By Michael CohnDecember 27 -
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants approved an exposure draft on ethics and independence standards for sustainability reporting and assurance and a final ethics standard for tax planning and related services.
By Michael CohnDecember 26 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have issued a notice saying they intend to propose regulations to address the capitalization and amortization of specified research and experimental expenditures.
By Michael CohnDecember 26 -
The Internal Revenue Service is not expected to meet the Treasury Department's goal of scanning millions of returns by the end of the year.
By Michael CohnDecember 26 -
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 -
The International Federation of Accountants wants organizations to combine sustainability reporting with their existing internal control and governance frameworks.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the board's 2024 budget totaling $384.7 million, up approximately 10%.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
Many students lack the financial resources to pay the tuition and fees needed to become CPAs, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
This will be the first reorganization for the Internal Revenue Service in over 20 years and reflects the new transformation goals underway at the agency.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released its long-awaited accounting standards update to improve the accounting for and disclosure of certain cryptoassets.
By Michael CohnDecember 13



















