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Michael Cohn @MikeCohnAT

Online editor-in-chief at Accounting Today accountingtoday.com @AccountingToday

Joined February 2009
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1.4 million taxpayers have received notices from the IRS that their tax refunds are being delayed because the IRS wants direct deposit information instead of sending out paper checks. The number is growing by 300,000 each week. bit.ly/4szO9Ka #tax #IRS

Over 1.4M taxpayers now facing tax refund delays

Approximately 1.4 million taxpayers have received notices that their tax refunds are being delayed because the IRS wants direct deposit information.

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SEC aims to renew global coordination of accounting, auditing standards accountingtoday.com/news/sec…

SEC aims to renew global coordination of accounting, auditing standards

The Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to encourage greater cooperation between U.S. and international standard-setters.

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Look how much I learned on Duolingo in 2025! How did you do? #Duolingo365
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Taylor and Travis may need some tax advice accountingtoday.com/news/tay…

Taylor and Travis may need some tax advice

The music superstar and Kansas City Chiefs football player together would have a vast fortune and are likely to need expert tax and financial planning advice.

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An interview with PCAOB chair Erica Williams as she defends #audit regulator the day after a congressional committee voted for an SEC takeover accountingtoday.com/news/pca…

PCAOB chair defends audit regulator amid possible SEC takeover

PCAOB chair Erica Williams says the role played by the audit overseer can't simply be "cut and pasted" into the SEC as legislation threatens to shutter the board.

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The regulatory environment is already changing dramatically under the Trump administration. accountingtoday.com/news/the…

The regulatory forecast: Less, and lighter

Under the new administration, accountants can expect a lighter hand from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and other regulators.

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IRS expands Tax Pro Account, launches enforcement effort accountingtoday.com/news/irs…

IRS expands Tax Pro Account, launches enforcement effort

The Internal Revenue Service is adding more features to the Tax Pro Account, Business Tax Account and Individual Online Account, and starting a new enforcement campaign.

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FASB proposes to improve interim reporting accountingtoday.com/news/fas…

FASB proposes to improve interim reporting

The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued a proposed update to improve the navigability of the disclosures for interim reporting periods.

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IRS accelerates audits of business jet usage accountingtoday.com/news/irs…

IRS accelerates audits of business jets

The Internal Revenue Service will be scrutinizing the use of corporate jets, focusing on big corporations and partnerships, as well as high-income taxpayers.

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Congressional leaders agree on extenders deal

The chairs of Congress' two main tax committees announced a deal to extend a number of expired tax credits and tax breaks, including the expanded Child Tax Credit.

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IRS restructures leadership accountingtoday.com/news/irs…

IRS restructures leadership

This will be the first reorganization for the Internal Revenue Service in over 20 years and reflects the new transformation goals underway at the agency.

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Check out our annual list this year of the Top 100 Most influential People in Accounting accountingtoday.com/list/the…

The 2023 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting

Accounting Today's annual collection of the thought leaders and changemakers who are shaping the profession — and their snacks.

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Little time left for tax changes this year accountingtoday.com/news/con…

Little time left for tax changes this year

A short window won't necessarily stop lawmakers from proposing or introducing new legislation, though — if only to position themselves ahead of next November's election.

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Michael Cohn retweeted
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2 Oct 2023
The Accountants Club of America is hosting an ESG panel discussion in New York on Oct. 26 in conjunction with the @NYSSCPA and the Sustainability Leadership Council at the offices of @EisnerAmper. @MikeCohnAT will be moderating. trib.al/NMw3jp3
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Michael Cohn retweeted
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The Accountants Club of America will be hosting an ESG panel discussion in New York on October 26, in conjunction with the @NYSSCPA and the Sustainability Investment Leadership Council, at the offices of @EisnerAmper. @MikeCohnAT will be moderating. trib.al/rNwozo5
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New rules require audits for private equity and hedge funds

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amendments aimed at tightening the regulation of private fund advisors.

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IRS plans improvements in tax pro accounts and new business online accounts accountingtoday.com/news/irs…

IRS plans improvements in tax pro accounts and new business online accounts

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on its modernization efforts after receiving billions in extra funding.

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He fully expected to be the next President of the United States. The US Dept of Justice, too, expected that he was about to become President. DOJ also had hard evidence that he had committed dozens of felonies. How DOJ dealt with it the last time -- tonight, 9pm ET, MSNBC.
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IRS confirms plans to test free tax-filing system accountingtoday.com/news/irs…

IRS confirms plans to test free tax-filing system

Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the service plans to begin a pilot early next tax season.

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IRS curbs tax break on irrevocable grantor trusts accountingtoday.com/news/irs…

IRS curbs tax break on irrevocable grantor trusts

The Internal Revenue Service issued a revenue ruling that aims to prevent abuse of stepped-up basis adjustments in irrevocable grantor trusts.

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