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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Businesses are changing how and when they sign new leases as workplaces grow smaller, more employees work remotely and new lease accounting standards come into play.
February 22 -
The board increased its enforcement activity significantly in 2022 and levied record-setting penalties.
February 22 -
Final regulations issued Tuesday require companies to begin electronically filing certain kinds of returns and documents next year.
February 21 -
The IESBA wants to revise its code to address concerns about accountants helping companies avoid paying taxes.
February 21 -
The institute has named Mike DePrisco as its new president and CEO, as the organization goes through a restructuring.
February 21 -
Investors are finding that the limited "proof of reserves" audits touted by some crypto companies don't provide much reassurance.
February 17 -
The notice contains interim guidance for insurance companies ahead of proposed regulations on the 15% minimum tax under the Inflation Reduction Act.
February 17 -
The Big Four firm laid off approximately 700 people in its advisory business, or close to 2% of its total staff.
February 16 -
Ignition, a practice management software provider, recently signed a deal with the National Association of Enrolled Agents as the company marks its 10-year anniversary.
February 16 -
Taxpayers who receive nine types of notices asking them for information will have the ability to submit their documentation online rather than on paper.
February 16 -
The board voted to provide a practical expedient for when companies have related-party arrangements between entities under their common control.
February 16 -
CFOs have been adjusting to higher interest rates and inflation over the past year, but finding the right people is still a priority at many companies.
February 15 -
The Top 50 Firm is adding a financial planning firm and expanding its presence in Florida.
February 15 -
Daniel Werfel, who has been nominated as the next Internal Revenue Service commissioner, also received an endorsement from a major organization of tax pros.
February 15 -
Ernst & Young added Tallan; De La Hoz, Perez & Barbeito merged in Roy G. Glassberg CPA PA; and DJH Mitten Clarke acquired Novis & Co.
February 14 -
Tax professionals are so busy, they barely have time to eat, and quick meals usually involve unhealthy fast food.
February 14 -
The international network of audit, tax and advisory firms reached €2.45 billion ($2.6 billion) in total fee income.
February 14 -
The Internal Revenue Service is making some changes in its Compliance Assurance Process program, testing out a new option to address complaints from participants.
February 13 -
The service is coming under fire from various quarters for its tax audit and enforcement efforts.
February 13 -
The service provided details late Friday on the federal tax status of special payments made by 21 states in 2022.
February 10
