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 hiring pace at small businesses dropped slightly in July, payroll processor Paychex reported Tuesday, but wage growth remained consistent.
By Michael CohnJuly 30 -
The Keystone State will become the 15th to join the IRS's free tax program next filing season.
By Michael CohnJuly 30 -
Policies that lower the foreign taxes of U.S.-based multinational corporations are unlikely to benefit domestic workers, according to a recent academic study.
By Michael CohnJuly 29 -
The Internal Revenue Service isn't in full compliance with the federal government's guidance for removal of TikTok from devices, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnJuly 26 -
The accountant shortage remains an acute challenge in the U.S. and other parts of the globe, but some countries may be experiencing a comeback.
By Michael CohnJuly 26 -
The PCAOB issued its annual report on its audits of brokers and dealers and noted that it's seeing at least one deficiency in 70% of the 103 audit engagements it reviewed in 2023.
By Michael CohnJuly 25 -
The Internal Revenue Service reported further progress on offering more online tools and expanded taxpayer service.
By Michael CohnJuly 25 -
The Internal Revenue Service issued a notice with initial guidance on claiming a tax credit involving carbon sequestration.
By Michael CohnJuly 24 -
The Garden State will be the next to join the program next filing season.
By Michael CohnJuly 24 -
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed accounting standards update to request public comments on possible changes to two of its standards.
By Michael CohnJuly 24 -
Accounting firms are helping clients navigate the tax incentives available under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Michael CohnJuly 19 -
The RSM network made five strategic acquisitions in Europe, including specialist audit and consulting firms in Austria, Denmark and France, plus a prestigious law firm in Spain.
By Michael CohnJuly 18 -
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations Thursday to update the rules for required minimum distributions.
By Michael CohnJuly 18 -
The details in the Republican platform provide no specifics on taxes, although extending the expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts of Jobs Act of 2017 is a top priority.
By Michael CohnJuly 17 -
Andersen adds Reilly, Fisher & Solomon; and Platform Advisors acquires Silver+Co.
By Michael CohnJuly 17 -
Taxpayers and financial institutions now need to verify their identities when they sign in or register to use the system as an extra security measure.
By Michael CohnJuly 17 -
The role of the internal auditor is expected to change drastically in the decade to come, according to a new report by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
By Michael CohnJuly 16 -
The IRS warned about bad advice that's being peddled on social media promoting a bogus "Self Employment Tax Credit" and prompting unsuspecting taxpayers to file false claims for the credit.
By Michael CohnJuly 15 -
The Internal Revenue Service could be doing a better job of cracking down on tax noncompliance by users of virtual currency or digital assets, according to a new report.
By Michael CohnJuly 15 -
CliftonLarsonAllen CEO Jen Leary has been focusing on expanding the firm's appeal, especially to young accountants, as CLA grows its international network.
By Michael CohnJuly 15



















