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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    The CPA’s Role in Estate Planning

    Posted: November 14, 2025
    For forward-thinking CPAs, estate planning isn’t just an add-on service; it’s a cornerstone of relationship-centered wealth management that clients increasingly expect from their most trusted advisor.
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    What CPAs Need to Know about the Repeal of Section 174 and the R&D Credit

    Posted: October 28, 2025
    The repeal of Section 174’s capitalization rule is a long-awaited and significant win for innovative businesses. While the repeal offers relief, it also introduces new layers of complexity.
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    Being a Scholarship Recipient Gave Me Confidence to Pursue My CPA

    Posted: October 27, 2025
    The encouragement of being awarded an NJCPA scholarship helped me stay focused and motivated during a time when I was still figuring out my direction.
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    Internships: Putting Knowledge to the Test

    Posted: October 3, 2025
    In a classroom group project, all the information required might be neatly summarized and students are tasked to work with that information. However, an internship provides the next logical step in problem-solving.
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    How My Scholarship Opened That First Real Door

    Posted: September 29, 2025
    You might think a scholarship is just about financial support, but, in reality, it can be the gateway to experiences and connections that shape your career. Read my story.
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    What’s Attracting the Next Generation to Accounting?

    Posted: September 12, 2025
    The younger generation understands that the accounting profession is rewarding and is searching for stability and lifelong careers. We just need to tell our stories more.
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    From Tax Returns to Life Planning: Starting Client Conversations

    Posted: August 26, 2025
    CPAs are great with numbers and clients trust them immensely. They should consider small, manageable steps to becoming a more comprehensive advisor and becoming a confidante in their clients' lives. It's important to start building one's ROR (Return on Relationship) today.
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