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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    Private Equity’s Role in Succession Planning

    Posted: March 1, 2024
    Private equity can be a powerful tool in succession planning. Understanding the nuances of private equity will help position businesses and their CPAs for a successful transition, ensuring their legacy continues to thrive in the new business era.
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    Preparing for an ERC Audit? Six Key Questions the IRS Will Ask

    Posted: February 26, 2024
    As of Jan. 31, 2024, businesses are no longer able to file new ERC claims, and the ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) ends on March 22. But have you or your clients heeded all the warnings and lifelines that the IRS has already provided?
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    CPAs Should Heed FASB Standard Aimed at Improvement of Tax Disclosures

    Posted: February 21, 2024
    FASB update (ASU) No. 2023-09 (Topic 740) aligns with the broader industry trend of increasing transparency in financial reporting to better serve the needs of investors and stakeholders alike. CPAs need to be aware of the new requirements.
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    Multistate Nexus Issues with Far-Reaching Implications

    Posted: February 15, 2024
    Recent guidance from the New Jersey Division of Taxation (TB-108) may have far-reaching implications. CPAs should be aware of how those changes will impact nexus.
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    How CPAs Can Help Businesses Recoup Workers’ Comp Costs

    Posted: February 14, 2024
    Despite the best intentions of insurance agents and insurance companies in classifying and applying the rules and regulations regarding workers comp, it’s not uncommon for errors to occur. That's why CPAs need to know where they can help.
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    From Tiles to Taxes: How My Unconventional Career Path Helped Me Thrive in Public Accounting

    Posted: February 2, 2024
    Career paths don’t have to be traditional. Skills acquired in nearly every professional setting are often easily transferable to and applicable in a new one. It's important not to discount prior experience when considering a career in public accounting.
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    What CPAs Need to Know about ESG Reporting

    Posted: January 26, 2024
    It is crucial for CPAs to familiarize themselves with frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements governing ESG reporting.

 

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