IssuesWatch Podcast

This timely podcast covers the latest issues impacting CPAs and accounting professionals in New Jersey. Topics range from legislative initiatives to accounting and auditing updates, to economic issues and more.

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Episodes

  • Accounting Salaries Are Up

    October 7, 2025
    One of the hottest topics in the profession right now is compensation. Accounting Today recently released its 2025 Salary Survey, which offers a comprehensive look at pay across firms of all sizes and levels.  Dan Hood, editor in chief of Accounting Today, breaks down the survey results and what they mean for firms, professionals and the CPA pipeline.
  • A&A Update with Matt Charne – 9/30/25

    September 30, 2025
    Find out about the new standard from the Financial Accounting Standards Board that updates the guidance on accounting for internal-use software costs.
  • Elevating High School Accounting Education

    September 23, 2025
    This fall, a new advanced placement course is being piloted at 100 high schools across the country. AP Business with Personal Finance is designed to give high school students a strong foundation in business, economics and personal finance and, importantly for the accounting profession, it includes a significant unit on accounting. Hear about the impact of the course from Livingston High School’s Alex Lamon - one of the teachers piloting the program - and Alexander Chang, a student who has taken the course.
  • A&A Update with Matt Charne – 9/16/25

    September 16, 2025
    The AICPA has issued an updated practice aid to help firms implement the new quality management standards. See if it can help you.
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