NJCPA Focus

NJCPA Focus is an informative blog that discusses timely issues, trends and developments in the accounting industry from NJCPA members, staff and other professionals. 

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    How to Effectively Delegate to Increase Capacity

    Posted: April 17, 2024
    Effective delegation isn’t about relinquishing control — it’s about optimizing resources. By documenting processes, training your team and genuinely empowering them, you’ll not only increase capacity but also foster a culture of collaboration and growth.
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    Continued Developments in the SALT Cap Workaround

    Posted: April 10, 2024
    Even with the approaching sunset of the federal limitation, taxpayers and their CPAs should continue to carefully analyze specific state rules to fully weigh whether a state’s pass-through entity tax (PTE) election is beneficial.
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    Strategic Tax Filing Considerations for Married Student Loan Borrowers

    Posted: April 2, 2024
    While conventional wisdom often leans towards joint tax filings for married student loan borrowers, the student loan factor introduces a new dynamic that shouldn't be overlooked. Several considerations should be taken into account.
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    5 Tips for Effectively Managing Staff

    Posted: March 27, 2024
    A good manager understands that they’re only as good as the team behind them. By strengthening the team, you are elevating yourself as an effective leader.
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    Innovate, Integrate, Excel: Leading Hybrid Teams to Triumph

    Posted: March 26, 2024
    As the accounting profession evolves, so must the leadership strategies employed by CPAs to foster collaboration, maintain productivity and ensure the well-being of their teams. Hybrid teams have become a necessity to adapt to evolving demands.
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    7 Ways to Prepare for DOL’s Overtime Rule That Could Require You to Pay Your Employees A LOT More

    Posted: March 12, 2024
    The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is on the verge of finalizing a proposal that will make more of your employees eligible for overtime (OT) premiums or require salary increases for a significant number of management employees.This rule impacts CPAs both as employers and as trusted advisors.
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    Planning for the Future: Storming the Beach of Leadership!

    Posted: March 6, 2024
    A one-size-fits-all leadership guide to succession planning does not exist. But whichever path we take, it must have trust, communication and respect for the individuals we hope to lead at its core.

 

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