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 details in the Republican platform provide no specifics on taxes, although extending the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts of Jobs Act of 2017 is a top priority.
By Michael CohnJuly 17 -
Andersen adds Reilly, Fisher & Solomon; and Platform Advisors acquires Silver+Co.
By Michael CohnJuly 17 -
Taxpayers and financial institutions now need to verify their identities when they sign in or register to use the system as an extra security measure.
By Michael CohnJuly 17 -
The role of the internal auditor is expected to change drastically in the decade to come, according to a new report by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
By Michael CohnJuly 16 -
The IRS warned about bad advice that's being peddled on social media promoting a bogus "Self Employment Tax Credit" and prompting unsuspecting taxpayers to file false claims for the credit.
By Michael CohnJuly 15 -
The Internal Revenue Service could be doing a better job of cracking down on tax noncompliance by users of virtual currency or digital assets, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnJuly 15 -
CliftonLarsonAllen CEO Jen Leary has been focusing on expanding the firm's appeal, especially to young accountants, as CLA grows its international network.
By Michael CohnJuly 15 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board released a new chapter of its Conceptual Framework on the measurement of items recognized in financial statements, while also drawing that project to a close.
By Michael CohnJuly 12 -
The Atlanta-based Top 50 Firm secured funding from Boston-based Charlesbank Capital Partners.
By Michael CohnJuly 12 -
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board issued new advice for auditing smaller companies.
By Michael CohnJuly 11