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The Institute of Internal Auditors’ (IIA) new Global Internal Audit Standards provide a significant opportunity to enhance internal audit’s value within your organization.

Good leaders recognize the value of every person in the organization as an essential part of an ecosystem, continually invest in honoring them and, in doing so, are a consistent and active part of the success of that ecosystem as a whole.

Crypto and crypto policies will generate headlines in 2025 but will also generate opportunities for motivated and pro-crypto CPAs and practitioners.

There’s no quick solution to letting go of a struggle with perfectionism or a one-size-fits-all solution. It's important to take responsibility for one's own choices.

From harnessing cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to redefining client relationships, the next chapter of public accounting promises to be one of reinvention, with innovation as the key to thriving in a rapidly evolving market.

By listening to our members, staying current with the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy, exploring opportunities with other state societies, and supporting the business community and other stakeholders, we continue to represent our CPAs and accounting professionals at the state and national level

While some may claim that the CPA designation alone signifies the presence of leadership ability, it is still vitally important for those who hold such a designation to strive to elevate their way of thinking and continue to develop their leadership skills.

To celebrate Women’s History Month and acknowledge the numerous accomplishments of female members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs in their careers, communities and leadership, we asked a few of them questions regarding their early influences, what motivates them today in their accounting careers and how important it is to mentor and encourage the next generation of female CPAs.

Twenty-five students from Essex County College’s Division of Business learned first-hand how the accounting profession is more than simply understanding numbers at an NJCPA pipeline initiative event in October at the offices of SAX LLP in Parsippany.

AI and automation tools are not the only types of technology transforming the accounting industry. Cloud computing is continuing to help firms scale and operate in a remote environment while data analytics tools are configuring and leveraging data points faster than ever before.

Financial planning, and specifically the evolving areas of financial wellness and well-being, require that CPAs and accountants remain diligent at growing as professionals in the field. Integrating subjective and objective metrics with a focus on well-being offers a more nuanced understanding of financial wellness.

M&A sell-side transactions require careful planning and a deep understanding of the legal issues involved. CPAs and tax professionals are in a unique position to help companies navigate these complexities, particularly when it comes to managing tax liabilities

A popular route for U.S. investment among high-net-worth foreign citizens has increasingly become domestic private equity funds. CPAs with an international practice are now frequently confronted with clients who want to know how making this investment could affect their U.S. tax exposure.

Advisory services offer a significant opportunity for CPA firms to grow their practices and provide more value to clients. By pricing services based on the benefit to the client, turning one-time engagements into recurring work, one can create a sustainable revenue stream.

It’s crucial to provide clients with informed and competent guidance as part of an overall retirement planning strategy. By leveraging a CPA's expertise, you can help clients make well-informed decisions that optimize their financial outcomes.

Advancing in a firm requires aligning with its values, strategic thinking and integrity. True leaders collaborate for collective success, supported by sponsors and coaches who champion their growth.

The potential liability from data being stolen or the network being down is not easily defined as every hack is different. It is best to get ahead of the potential loss and educate your team so that they are better prepared to identify and mitigate threats appropriately.