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 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found specific deficiencies in the testing of internal controls and accounting estimates, and in engagement quality reviews.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
The Internal Revenue Service is making some changes this tax season in an effort to combat tax scams in areas like the Fuel Tax Credit.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed into law a bill that provides more flexibility for obtaining a CPA license, effectively eliminating the 150-hour requirement.
By Michael CohnJanuary 14 -
Proposed new rules were issued for the tax credit for qualified commercial clean vehicles, along with guidance on claiming tax credits for clean fuel.
By Michael CohnJanuary 10 -
The proposed regulations involve provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act, including auto enrollment in 401(k) and 403(b) plans, and the Roth IRA catchup rule.
By Michael CohnJanuary 10 -
Newly expanded and improved tools will be available when tax season kicks off this month.
By Michael CohnJanuary 10 -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have released final rules and procedural guidance for the Section 48E(h) Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Amount Program.
By Michael CohnJanuary 9 -
EisnerAmper merges in HDA Accounting; BDO USA adds Blue Beyond Consulting; and Brady Martz welcomes Green & Miller.
By Michael CohnJanuary 9 -
A federal court has issued another injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its BOI reporting requirement.
By Michael CohnJanuary 8 -
Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins released her annual report, highlighting improvements in taxpayer service, but pointing to persistent delays.
By Michael CohnJanuary 8