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Nearly 1,000 business leaders recently gathered at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s ReNew Jersey Business Summit to discuss the business climate in New Jersey and how to make it more competitive and attractive. Chamber President Tom Bracken shares the biggest takeaways and also discusses the business community’s reaction to Governor Murphy’s proposed 2.5% corporate transit fee.

After a long stretch without any new accounting standards, the FASB has recently issued two Accounting Standards Updates. Get an overview of what they cover.

Some say leaders are born, not made. But there are critical strategies and techniques anyone can use to unlock their leadership potential. Find out more in our conversation with Thomas Metelski, CPA.

In this episode, Brad and Frank dive into attestation activities – definitions of each, example scenarios and sample report language.

We take a deep dive into several components of Governor Murphy’s $55.9 billion proposed budget for New Jersey’s 2025 fiscal year, including the controversial corporate transit fee. ​

This episode is all about NOCLAR: noncompliance with laws and regulation. Brad recaps the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee's Interpretation on items including NOCLAR and discusses the PCAOB's controversial NOCLAR proposal.

Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, welcomes Garrett Wagner, CPA, who shares his first-hand experiences with succession planning and provides tips and recommendations for firm leaders to ensure the successful continuation of their firms.

In this episode, Brad and Frank discuss the ins and outs of personal financial statements: methods of presentation, estimated current value, investment in a closely held business, real estate, compilations and more.

Selling a business involves meticulous planning and strategic actions long before the “For Sale” sign goes up. Accountants play a pivotal role in helping clients with initiatives that can significantly boost the value of their company over several years. NJCPA member Sal Schibell, CPA, discusses strategies aimed at maximizing a business’s value years before the sale.

Brad is joined by Paula Young, CPA, a partner at EisnerAmper, to discuss FAS 95 – Statement of Cash Flows: direct versus indirect method; what should be put into each of the three main sections; common errors and issues; “big R” and “little r;” and more.

The 150-credit-hour requirement for CPA licensure is the topic of much debate. We recently surveyed more than 1,000 NJCPA member about the topic. Hear what they had to say about whether new hires without 150 hours pursue CPA certification, whether there are any discernable skill differences among candidates with 120 hour versus 150 hours, whether there should be alternatives to the 150 hours, and more.

Get an update on two IRS code changes impacting crypto transactions: Section 6050I, which went into effect for all crypto transactions taking place after Dec. 31, 2023, and Section 6045, which is set to take effect for transactions occurring after Jan. 1, 2025. Get the ins and outs on these filing requirements.

Learn about three recent accounting standards updates and proposals: A FASB proposal related to debt conversion, AICPA guidance on the definitions of publicly traded entity and public interest entity; and a GASB statement on disclosure of certain risks.

ESG – environmental, social and governance – is considered by some to be a buzzword or a “woke” issue, while others see it as a business imperative. As a result, some companies are “greenhushing,” opting to stay quiet about their sustainability goals. In this episode, Andrew Winston, a leading expert on sustainability and corporate strategy, talks about the anti-ESG movement and the important role that CPAs can play in ESG reporting.

It might seem like yesterday that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect, but the expiration of some of the provisions is on the horizon. Find out about the key provisions that impact businesses and individuals that are set to expire in the next couple of years - and what can and should be done now to prepare. We also discuss what might happen with these provisions based on various possible outcomes of the November 2024 elections.

Senator Steve Oroho, the only CPA in the state legislature, is retiring from his Senate position this month. As a CPA who specializes in wealth management, he has played a particularly prominent role in fiscal and economic issues. He shares his thoughts on the legislative environment in New Jersey and what the outlook is for 2024.

Crypto expert Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, provides numerous updates: crypto lessons and takeaways from 2023; new and pending regulations (FASB ASU, IRC Section 6045 changes); tips for staying current on crypto developments; and more.

The NJCPA's new CEO, AJ Johnson, joined the CEOs of the New York and Illinois CPA societies and Accounting Today’s Dan Hood for a discussion on the CPA pipeline, diversity and other trends impacting the accounting profession.

Year-end tax planning is upon us! Nicole and her guest, Laurie Smith, provide a rundown of tax issues individuals and companies should consider before the calendar switches to 2024. Topics include shifting income and deductions, retirement plan contributions and distributions, bonus depreciation, reporting digital assets, and more.

Brad and Frank discuss a recent accounting standard update from the Financial Accountant Standards Board regarding segment reporting as well as recent remarks from the PCAOB chair regarding improving audit quality.