Navigating Student Loans and Other Financial Management Tips

December 4, 2019

Americans owe a staggering $1.6 trillion in student loans – more than both credit cards and auto loans. So it’s no wonder that NJCPA members and others are calling this a crisis. With so much at stake, it’s essential that students and recent grads understand the student loan landscape. And who better to tackle this complex topic than two CPAs and student loan borrowers. Melissa Dardani, CPA and Zack Cohen, CPA will take viewers through the various types of student loans, what programs are (and are not) available to you, how student loans affect your financial livelihood and more.


Melissa A. Dardani

Melissa A. Dardani

Melissa Dardani, CPA, CFE, MAcc, is the founder and managing member of MD Advisory, a boutique forensic firm. She is a member of several NJCPA interest groups.

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Zachary B. Cohen

Zachary B. Cohen

Zack Cohen, CPA, is a manager with CFGI. He is a member of the NJCPA Student Loan Debt Task Force and the Emerging Leaders Council.