IssuesWatch Podcast

New Jersey has officially introduced a new pathway to licensure, and we’re breaking it all down. This is a significant shift for the profession, focusing on flexibility and accessibility without compromising the prestige of the license. June Toth, CPA, and NJCPA’s Aris Nunez discuss the new pathway and what it means for students, educators and employers. Whether you’re a firm partner looking to bolster your pipeline or a student mapping out your future, this episode is essential listening.

James Cox, the AICPA’s vice president of state advocacy, joins us to discuss four important issues: the movement to provide additional pathways to CPA licensure, sales tax on professional services, deregulation of state boards of accountancy, and the impact of AI and other fintech issues on CPAs and the business community.

Over the past six months, participants of the Emerging Leaders Book Club met to explore three powerful titles: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday. Three of the NJCPA members who led the book discussions — Matt Mojica, Brandon Ventura and Lexi Wilson — share why these books were chosen as well as the insights and “aha” moments that inspired them.

When HBK CPAs & Consultants moved its mid-Atlantic regional headquarters to the historic Bell Works in Holmdel, the firm’s managing principal and CEO, Tom Angelo, said he wanted the firm to provide the expertise to help small businesses grow beyond even what they might imagine for themselves. Hear from Tom about how HBK envisions the future of accounting, from staffing and talent, to private equity and the transformative potential — and challenges — of artificial intelligence.