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 Financial Accounting Foundation report found the Private Company Council has been performing its duties effectively and should continue to operate.
By Michael CohnDecember 19 -
The IRS declined to commit to expanding its Direct File free tax preparation program nationwide in response to a report from the GAO amid GOP opposition.
By Michael CohnDecember 19 -
Chief financial officers continue to experience a downward decline in tenure and the lowest level of job security in the C-suite, according to a new study.
By Michael CohnDecember 17 -
The average audit fee increased to $3.01 million in 2023, up from $2.83 million in the previous cycle, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnDecember 17 -
The Institute of Internal Auditors and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants have renewed their memorandum of understanding for another three years.
By Michael CohnDecember 16 -
Kahn, Berman, Solomon, Taibel & Mogol in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is adding Varanko & Black CPAs, another firm in Baltimore County, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
By Michael CohnDecember 16 -
The American Institute of CPAs has published a new guide on best practices for the accounting and valuation of business combinations such as M&A.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
The Inflation Reduction Act extended the tax incentives for clean energy development project developers, and the new rules add more clarity.
By Michael CohnDecember 13 -
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission published a framework for imposing internal controls over robotic process automation.
By Michael CohnDecember 12 -
The Internal Revenue Service is adding more features to the Tax Pro Account, Business Tax Account and Individual Online Account, and starting a new enforcement campaign.
By Michael CohnDecember 12