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 Standards Board issued a proposed accounting standards update to establish authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by business entities.
By Michael CohnNovember 19 -
The guide can help companies identify and disclose material information about sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could affect their cash flow.
By Michael CohnNovember 19 -
Aprio acquires Kirsch Kohn Bridge; Opsahl Dawson adds Hauser Jones & Sas; and Doeren Mayhew acquires BHT&D CPAs.
By Michael CohnNovember 18 -
Carr, Riggs & Ingram and PKF O'Connor Davies separately announced they scored funding from investment firms.
By Michael CohnNovember 18 -
Audit committees are bringing on more directors with experience in cybersecurity and sustainability, according to a new survey.
By Michael CohnNovember 18 -
Facing a backlash about its proposal to toughen standards for failing to detect noncompliance with laws and regulations, the board is putting off action on the standard.
By Michael CohnNovember 15 -
The Institute of Management Accountants released a report on why business sustainability depends on the competencies of management accountants.
By Michael CohnNovember 15 -
The invitation to comment requests input on financial key performance indicators such as EBITDA and free cash flow and how they should be treated.
By Michael CohnNovember 14 -
The rule change addresses situations in which a firm has ceased to exist, is nonoperational or no longer wishes to remain registered.
By Michael CohnNovember 14 -
The Top 25 Firm based in New York added a management consulting and CPA firm in the Baltimore area, its second acquisition in two days.
By Michael CohnNovember 14