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

  • Do You Speak Your Clients’ Love Language?

    July 1, 2025
    Succession planning isn’t just about stepping away; it’s about protecting the future of a CPA firm, ensuring smooth leadership transitions, and maintaining client trust and operational continuity. Alvin Fennell and Stan Sterna from Aon join us to discuss how firms can mitigate risk when going through a leadership transition.
  • Navigating Succession Planning

    June 16, 2025
    Succession planning isn’t just about stepping away; it’s about protecting the future of a CPA firm, ensuring smooth leadership transitions, and maintaining client trust and operational continuity. Alvin Fennell and Stan Sterna from Aon join us to discuss how firms can mitigate risk when going through a leadership transition.
  • Bringing New Jersey’s Financial Picture into Focus

    June 3, 2025
    A new law, initiated by the NJCPA and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, requires the state auditor to provide a plain-language summary of New Jersey’s full financial picture — well beyond what’s included in the annual budget. Former state treasurer David Rousseau joins us to discuss what’s included in the new report and how New Jersey compares to surrounding states.
  • Is Gen Z Reviving the Accounting Profession?

    May 20, 2025
    Good news for the accounting profession: Recent research shows that progress is being made in getting more young people interested in pursuing an accounting career. In this episode, we speak with Liz Barentzen of the Center for Audit Quality, who breaks down the significant findings of this study. We explore the factors contributing to this trend and discuss actions the profession can take to continue attracting and retaining talented young professionals.
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