IssuesWatch Podcast

In this episode, Brad and Frank discuss the ins and outs of personal financial statements: methods of presentation, estimated current value, investment in a closely held business, real estate, compilations and more.

Selling a business involves meticulous planning and strategic actions long before the “For Sale” sign goes up. Accountants play a pivotal role in helping clients with initiatives that can significantly boost the value of their company over several years. NJCPA member Sal Schibell, CPA, discusses strategies aimed at maximizing a business’s value years before the sale.

Brad is joined by Paula Young, CPA, a partner at EisnerAmper, to discuss FAS 95 – Statement of Cash Flows: direct versus indirect method; what should be put into each of the three main sections; common errors and issues; “big R” and “little r;” and more.

The 150-credit-hour requirement for CPA licensure is the topic of much debate. We recently surveyed more than 1,000 NJCPA member about the topic. Hear what they had to say about whether new hires without 150 hours pursue CPA certification, whether there are any discernable skill differences among candidates with 120 hour versus 150 hours, whether there should be alternatives to the 150 hours, and more.