NJCPA Focus

NJCPA Focus is an informative blog that discusses timely issues, trends and developments in the accounting industry from NJCPA members, staff and other professionals. 

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    The Bold Accountant: Future-Proofing Your Career in the Age of AI

    Posted: January 22, 2026
    For accountants, the message is simple: mastery of numbers is expected. Boldness is the skill that will set you apart. And you can develop it, faster than you think!
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    6 Engagement Letter Tips for Busy Season

    Posted: January 20, 2026
    Engagement letters can protect a firm only if they are used properly. Deliver services as described in the engagement letter. Well-intentioned actions that expand the scope of services can be detrimental in the event of a professional liability claim.
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    Charitable Contributions: Deduction Limits and Planning Considerations to Know

    Posted: December 31, 2025
    Charitable contributions should be incorporated into overall tax planning. Understanding entity-level treatment, owner-level limitations, and upcoming changes allows CPAs to help clients align charitable objectives with efficient tax outcomes.
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    Why CPAs Must Cross These Six Speaking Thresholds

    Posted: December 18, 2025
    For CPAs, effective communication isn’t about becoming charismatic or theatrical. It’s about being clear, concise, and credible — especially when the stakes are high and the details matter. Here are six steps to help.
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    The Many Ways Tariffs Inflate State Taxes

    Posted: December 5, 2025
    When the costs of tariffs are passed through to consumers, they inflate gross sales on invoices, which directly affects economic nexus determinations and liabilities for sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, and personal property taxes.
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    Decision Intelligence: Pairing AI with Accountants to Lead Better

    Posted: November 24, 2025
    If you strip away the buzzwords, “decision intelligence” (DI) is simply the discipline of turning information into better action — consistently, transparently and at scale. That’s why accountants should be leading it.
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    The CPA’s Role in Estate Planning

    Posted: November 14, 2025
    For forward-thinking CPAs, estate planning isn’t just an add-on service; it’s a cornerstone of relationship-centered wealth management that clients increasingly expect from their most trusted advisor.
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