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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Job and wage growth continued at a moderate pace among small businesses in October, likely slowed by the impact of recent hurricanes down south, according to payroll company Paychex.
By Michael CohnOctober 29 -
A proposed ASU would update the guidance on accounting for software, specifically when it comes to developing software for internal use.
By Michael CohnOctober 29 -
It's the latest in a series of tax breaks announced by the Republican nominee with the election only about a week away.
By Michael CohnOctober 28 -
Dignari is a woman-owned firm specializes in digital ID and access management solutions for U.S. government clients.
By Michael CohnOctober 28 -
The Top 50 Firm based in Cleveland is the latest to receive a private equity investment, in this case from Lovell Minnick Partners.
By Michael CohnOctober 25 -
The global professional services firm founded by a group of former Arthur Andersen partners has attracted influential economists to its advisory board.
By Michael CohnOctober 23 -
The Treasury and the IRS granted a filing exception for tax-exempt organizations, saying they don't have to file Form 4626 for tax year 2023.
By Michael CohnOctober 23 -
Global confidence among accountants globally declined in the third quarter to its lowest level since 2023, although confidence increased in North America.
By Michael CohnOctober 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2025, including changes in the standard deduction, marginal rates, tax credits and more.
By Michael CohnOctober 22 -
The American Institute of CPAs teamed up with the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers on a joint report calling attention to the urgent need for accountants in state and local governments.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has decided to tweak some of its standards related to contract assets and liabilities for construction contractors.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board issued its updated five-year strategy and work program.
By Michael CohnOctober 21 -
Ernst & Young is leveraging its $1 billion investment in talent and technology to expand the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The Allinial Global president and CEO will be succeeding longtime chief Barry Melancon, who is retiring at the end of this year.
By Michael CohnOctober 16 -
The IRS and the Treasury proposed regs on the corporate alternative minimum tax on companies with over $1 billion in income, but those rules could impact much smaller companies as well.
By Michael CohnOctober 15 -
The American Institute of CPAs sent a comment letter to the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service objecting to guidance on basis-shifting involving partnerships and related parties.
By Michael CohnOctober 15 -
The gap between taxes owed and paid increased to $696 billion in tax year 2022.
By Michael CohnOctober 10 -
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is considering changes in the financial reporting rules for infrastructure assets and is looking for feedback.
By Michael CohnOctober 10 -
To help build the accounting pipeline, the Big Four firm is publicly supporting other ways to earn a license.
By Michael CohnOctober 9 -
A new survey by PwC of top corporate executives uncovered worries about tax policy after the election.
By Michael CohnOctober 9

















