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 Institute of Management Accountants is aiming to help businesses find more accounting talent in 2024, as demand for young people to succeed retiring accountants continues to grow, and organizations look for ways to incorporate artificial intelligence and sustainability into their operations.
By Michael CohnJanuary 22 -
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury released information on tax incentives for installing electric vehicle charging stations and where they can be located.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
The American Institute of CPAs is asking to modify the guidance on catch-up contributions in the wake of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
Companies and state tax authorities are embroiled in court cases that could have a major impact on how states handle taxes on digital advertising, online sales and transfer pricing.
By Michael CohnJanuary 19 -
A limited number of tax-exempt organizations won't be able to electronically file their income tax returns until the middle of March due to technology upgrades.
By Michael CohnJanuary 18 -
The fast-growing international network formed by former partners from Arthur Andersen has expanded to San Diego.
By Michael CohnJanuary 18 -
Economic confidence among accountants in North America rebounded dramatically in the fourth quarter of 2023, but that didn't happen in most other parts of the world.
By Michael CohnJanuary 18 -
Proponents of affordable housing are hearted by provisions related to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, saying they could result in financing over 20,000 homes.
By Michael CohnJanuary 18 -
Citrin Cooperman, a Top 25 Firm in New York, has acquired Mibar, a business software consulting firm also located in New York.
By Michael CohnJanuary 17 -
A Dallas-based private equity firm is looking to expand its presence in the accounting sector in partnership with a Kansas-based firm it invested in last year.
By Michael CohnJanuary 17