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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    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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    Ditch the Ladder. Climb the Jungle Gym: Rethinking Career Paths in Accounting

    Posted: August 21, 2025
    The future of accounting should continue to be inclusive, dynamic and fulfilling. But we can’t get there if we cling to outdated models of what a “successful accountant” looks like. Individuals should have the freedom to swing, climb, pivot and grow.
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    The Career I Never Planned — But Wouldn’t Trade for Anything

    Posted: August 6, 2025
    Internal audit is one of the most unexpectedly rewarding careers out there. Many, if not most, auditors stumble into the field but then often end up staying for their entire career. That’s definitely my story.
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    3 Ways New Government Policies are Impacting Audits

    Posted: August 5, 2025
    New policy updates are influencing audits. Finance teams need to stay agile in the face of regulatory change and view policy shifts through a lens of opportunity.
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