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

  • Convention Conversations

    June 27, 2024
    While attending the 2024 NJCPA Convention & Expo, Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, sat down with two active NJCPA members - Joe Hunt, CPA, and Phil Sookram, CPA - to discuss trends in the profession and the value they get from attending the Convention with their peers.
  • A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 6/25/24

    June 25, 2024
    SAS 143 has changed the auditor’s requirements around accounting estimates, largely as it relates to the uncertainty of the estimates and management’s bias. Brad, Frank, and Jay will discuss what auditors need to do and what management should expect.
  • Inspiring the Next Generation of Accountants

    May 21, 2024
    Every CPA, firm, company and organization across the country is seemingly taking steps to expand the accounting talent pool. In this episode we discuss one of the leaders of that effort: the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), a nonpartisan public policy organization serving as the voice of U.S. public company auditors. Guest Liz Barentzen, Vice President Operations and Talent Initiatives with the CAQ, discussed Accounting+, a first-of-its kind, profession-backed campaign to actively engage high school and college students on the benefits of a career in accounting.
  • IssuesWatch Podcast

    A CPA/Senator’s View on New Jersey’s Legislative Landscape

    January 2, 2024
    Senator Steve Oroho, the only CPA in the state legislature, is retiring from his Senate position this month. As a CPA who specializes in wealth management, he has played a particularly prominent role in fiscal and economic issues. He shares his thoughts on the legislative environment in New Jersey and what the outlook is for 2024.
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