Talking Points for Senior Management Team

The NJCPA awarded $190,000 in scholarships to 40 New Jersey-based high school and college students on April 24 at the Pines Manor in Edison. The NJCPA Scholarship Fund distributed 13 awards to high school students and 27 awards to college students out of a collective pool of more than 220 applications. The college students each received between $2,000 and $6,500, while the high school students each received $1,500 awards. The NJCPA will begin accepting applications for its 2025/26 scholarship program in the fall. For more information on the NJCPA’s scholarship programs, visit njcpa.org/scholarships.

Members may register for the 2025 NJCPA Convention & Expo, June 3-6, at njcpa.org/conv25. This year's convention offers 35 education sessions, 10 networking events and 70+ partners showcasing products and services. REMINDER: all incoming 2025/26 leaders are invited to attend the Convention free of charge. If you have questions, contact the Education Department at education@njcpa.org.

The NJCPA's Membership+ program provides up to 20 FREE CPE credits to all members. Upcoming events are:
- Audit Walkthroughs: Best Practices for Efficiency and Accuracy on May 13 and May 20 (replay)
- New Jersey Sales & Use Tax – Nexus, Tax Base, Refunds, Audits, Responsible Persons and More on May 21 and May 29 (replay)
Review upcoming webinars at njcpa.org/membership-plus.

The Society recently launched the NJCPA Marketplace to help members with all aspects of their business, career and personal life. The Marketplace includes more than 400 companies, with many recommended by accounting professionals and satisfied clients. NJCPA members receive exclusive discounts and perks. Explore the Marketplace at marketplace.njcpa.org.

The NJCPA Board of Trustees is asking all leaders and members to support the Society's ongoing advocacy efforts. Advocacy involves engaging with policymakers and legislators to influence decisions that impact members and the entire profession. Effective advocacy ensures that your concerns and needs are heard, helping to shape policies that protect your interests and work toward creating a more favorable business environment in the state. By staying informed and supporting the NJCPA's advocacy initiatives, you can make a significant impact on the future of the profession.
There are two ways that you can support the profession’s advocacy efforts:
- Contribute to the NJ-CPA-PAC. The PAC allows New Jersey CPAs to pool their resources to help elect candidates for state office who demonstrate a positive concern for issues important to the CPA profession and business community.
- Contribute directly to the NJCPA advocacy program. Help the Society raise awareness of the NJCPA’s efforts to fill the talent pipeline, educate the public, lawmakers and the media, and get members involved.

In mid-May, the NJCPA expects the introduction of legislation to address a crucial barrier preventing accountants from becoming CPAs — a requirement to obtain 150 hours of secondary education before becoming licensed. The legislation will create an additional pathway for prospective CPAs: a baccalaureate degree with completion of required accounting coursework, two years of experience and passage of the CPA Exam. Prospective CPAs can still follow the older pathway (150 hours of education plus one year of experience and passing the Exam), but the new path allows accountants to opt for more real-world experience rather than take an additional 30 hours of education. In addition to the new CPA pathway, the legislation will ensure practice mobility for out-of-state CPAs.

6/3-6/25	NJCPA Convention & Expo	Atlantic City
7/24/25	IssuesWatch Live: Professional Issues Update	Live Webcast
10/9/25	IssuesWatch Live: Professional Issues Update	Live Webcast
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