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.

From Tax Returns to Life Planning: Starting Client Conversations
Posted: August 26, 2025
CPAs are great with numbers and clients trust them immensely. They should consider small, manageable steps to becoming a more comprehensive advisor and becoming a confidante in their clients' lives. It's important to start building one's ROR (Return on Relationship) today.
Ditch the Ladder. Climb the Jungle Gym: Rethinking Career Paths in Accounting
Posted: August 21, 2025
The future of accounting should continue to be inclusive, dynamic and fulfilling. But we can’t get there if we cling to outdated models of what a “successful accountant” looks like. Individuals should have the freedom to swing, climb, pivot and grow.
The Career I Never Planned — But Wouldn’t Trade for Anything
Posted: August 6, 2025
Internal audit is one of the most unexpectedly rewarding careers out there. Many, if not most, auditors stumble into the field but then often end up staying for their entire career. That’s definitely my story.
3 Ways New Government Policies are Impacting Audits
Posted: August 5, 2025
New policy updates are influencing audits. Finance teams need to stay agile in the face of regulatory change and view policy shifts through a lens of opportunity.
10 Steps to Successfully Onboard and Engage Interns
Posted: July 31, 2025
By investing the time and energy into mentoring young talent, we all benefit. By building thoughtful, structured and human-centered internship experiences, we help shape tomorrow’s accounting leaders and strengthen our firms in the process.
5 Marketing Mistakes CPA Firm Owners Make (and How to Fix Them)
Posted: July 14, 2025
Marketing a CPA firm is about playing the long game. If you want to attract high-value clients, you must focus on building trust, staying consistent, and using a targeted, strategic approach.
How to Build a Referral Program That Actually Works
Posted: July 10, 2025
For CPAs who are serious about growing their firm through word of mouth, it’s time to stop guessing and start building a referral program that works

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From Tax Returns to Life Planning: Starting Client Conversations

Ditch the Ladder. Climb the Jungle Gym: Rethinking Career Paths in Accounting

The Career I Never Planned — But Wouldn’t Trade for Anything

3 Ways New Government Policies are Impacting Audits

10 Steps to Successfully Onboard and Engage Interns

5 Marketing Mistakes CPA Firm Owners Make (and How to Fix Them)

How to Build a Referral Program That Actually Works

Blog Submissions