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Beyond signaling expertise and credibility, earning a CPA license opens the door to a wide array of career opportunities across public accounting, corporate finance, government and beyond.

There are several audit considerations to keep in mind as consolidation and mergers and acquisition activity continues in the retirement industry. Discussing these with plan sponsors and fiduciaries ahead of time can help.

The combination of stablecoins and AI does not simply digitize existing processes. It creates an entirely new financial environment. Payroll becomes dynamic. Payments move at the speed of the internet.

If you rely on AI for deterministic processes without supervision, you are gambling. The only defense is a strict policy of “trust but verify.” Never copy-paste AI output directly into a deliverable.

Forensic accounting in criminal court is where numbers meet the law. For CPAs, understanding this intersection not only broadens professional horizons but also reinforces the value they bring to clients and the justice system.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) made several key changes affecting those with federal student loans or pursuing this option in the future. This has been a highly debated topic.

As part of an initiative to address the needs and challenges of small firms and sole practitioners, the NJCPA hosted three roundtables in the fall. Everything from hiring interns to software upgrades was discussed.

There are a number of risk management tactics that CPAs can use when working with plan sponsors on employee benefit plans regarding verification, delinquent filings and loss prevention.

To assuage taxpayers’ concerns amid the current tax filing season, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) is teaming up with the New Jersey State Library (NJSL), an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, to host a free virtual tax call-in event for the public on March 22 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Outsourcing paired with modern financial systems offers nonprofits a powerful way to strengthen financial operations, enhance transparency and focus more fully on their mission.

Accounting for construction companies now requires convergence of new legislation, technology adoption and data-driven stakeholder expectations.

Now is the time for CPAs to look around the corner — to anticipate where this wave is heading and how portfolios can be posi­tioned accordingly. That includes assessing clients’ risk tolerance in light of growing volatility and structural realignments.

Traditional reporting cycles that depend on periodic closes and static forecasts do not always keep pace with operational changes. CFOs and finance leaders need access to timely information, clear analysis and insights that extend beyond compliance.