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 board has revised its standard-setting, rulemaking and research agendas for the year ahead after a series of unprecedented changes this past year.
By Michael CohnNovember 1 -
The service issued its annual adjustments for retirement plans, with some reflecting changes in the SECURE 2.0 Act.
By Michael CohnNovember 1 -
Adams Brown merged in VonFeldt, Bauer & VonFeldt; Doeren Mayhew acquired a practice from Button Eddy & Sorrentino; and the Virginia Society of CPAs acquired Don Farmer CPA PA.
By Michael CohnNovember 1 -
Annual pay increased 5.7% year over year in another sign of continuing strength in the economy despite interest hikes and inflation.
By Michael CohnNovember 1 -
Choreo, a Chicago-based independent investment advisory firm that spun off from Top 10 Firm RSM US last year, has acquired an $8.1 billion wealth management practice from BDO USA.
By Michael CohnNovember 1 -
The classification of marijuana as a Schedule I controlled substance has put cannabis businesses in a bind as far as federal taxes go, even as more states move to legalize the plant.
By Michael CohnOctober 31 -
Organizations are preparing themselves to comply with the SEC's climate-related disclosure rule, according to a new survey.
By Michael CohnOctober 31 -
Growth in hourly and weekly pay at small businesses decelerated in October as job growth moderated, payroll provider Paychex reported.
By Michael CohnOctober 31 -
The Top 50 Firm has expanded its presence in its home city of Los Angeles.
By Michael CohnOctober 31 -
The Top 10 Firm has been building its international network since last year, with further expansion plans as it begins to roll out AI technology.
By Michael CohnOctober 30 -
The Internal Revenue Service is extending two of its pandemic-related options for taxpayers and tax professionals.
By Michael CohnOctober 30 -
Small businesses are experiencing the weakest sales since 2020, according to a new report from Xero, despite signs of an improving economy.
By Michael CohnOctober 27 -
The Internal Revenue Service is providing a way for businesses to withdraw incorrect claims for the Employee Retention Credit, but what about the claims that have been paid out already?
By Michael CohnOctober 27 -
The 2023 Accounting MOVE Project report focuses on how women can navigate the shifting workplace in the accounting profession.
By Michael CohnOctober 27 -
The framework focuses on strategy execution and refinement based on a clear organizational purpose, a robust strategy and effective governance.
By Michael CohnOctober 26 -
Accountants and financial professionals are feeling less upbeat about the economy in North America in the second quarter of the year, according to a quarterly survey from the IMA and ACCA.
By Michael CohnOctober 26 -
Commissioner Werfel encouraged Congress to keep the money coming.
By Michael CohnOctober 24 -
The board imposed a $175,000 fine on Smythe LLP, a Vancouver-based firm, for violating its rules and quality control standards on four audits.
By Michael CohnOctober 24 -
The service began allowing nearly 800,000 tax preparers to renew their Preparer Tax Identification Numbers for next year.
By Michael CohnOctober 24 -
Despite widespread reports of declines in accounting students nationwide, Purdue is defying the trend and seeing enrollment growing dramatically.
By Michael CohnOctober 24



















