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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At the Illinois CPA Society's annual summit, a deep dive into how the profession needs to revamp and revitalize its appeal to potential accountants.
August 24 -
The institute sent comment letters requesting changes in two forms used to report on foreign trusts, and guidance on energy credits and advanced manufacturing investment credits.
August 24 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amendments aimed at tightening the regulation of private fund advisors.
August 23 -
The board finalized a new standard aimed at providing more useful information on a venture's financial statements and curbing differences in reporting practice.
August 23 -
Nearly half of respondents plan to change jobs in the next year, and 71% intend to move on within two years.
August 22 -
The Top 20 Firm is expanding its reach in California and Washington State by adding a firm with offices in the Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle areas
August 22 -
Only 17% of executives now anticipate a recession, according to a survey released by PwC, and 74% believe they can attract and retain the talent they need.
August 22 -
The Illinois CPA Society is hosting its annual conference this week featuring 44 educational sessions and four keynote presentations, including a session on the state of the CPA profession.
August 21 -
The head of the board views the recently proposed standard for sustainability reporting assurance as a way to make those reports more verifiable.
August 11 -
Taxpayers who aren't under examination have a new option that promises to make it easier to request relief when they need to file international tax forms and documents past a deadline.
August 11
