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All of us have an important role in helping to attract a new generation of accountants and increase the pipeline of students entering the profession. Whether it’s being an advocate for the profession, a mentor or simply telling your story, these actions will impact students.

Leading key performance indicators (KPIs) predict where the company is likely to go while lagging KPIs measure what has already been achieved. Here are some common KPIs for the construction industry.

In a profession where an ever-increasing skill level is demanded, we should encourage candidates to get the most value possible from the additional courses needed for CPA licensure.

On March 23, 2023, the FASB issued a much-anticipated exposure draft proposing standards for the treatment of crypto assets. Comments were due by June 6, 2023, and it is hoped the final standard will be issued by year end.

Changes to the NJCPA membership categories that aim to help retain student members, update terminology and simplify and consolidate member classes went into effect on June 1.

As CPAs transition into retirement, we must use their knowledge to help bring excitement back into the profession. For example, retiring CPAs can present to high school and college students, and create more internships and mentoring opportunities.

The taxation of digital products is quite complex. There are many variables to consider before determining whether a digital product is taxable.

Understanding your buyer and how you can get them back to doing what they do best (servicing their own customers) wins the medal in professional services. CPA firms often have only one differentiator: their people.

Those food and beverage companies that survived from 2020 to today share a common trait: an ability to adapt quickly and decisively. As advisors in this space, CPAs are expected to ensure that clients keep up with, and are ahead of, changes occurring in this industry.

To avoid having potentially long-term losses, it's important to leverage marketing to help your firm stay afloat. Keeping your brand top of mind is key when companies are seeking the services you offer.

State and local tax (SALT) considerations are often overlooked when selling businesses, and such omission can later delay, impair or nullify a deal. When SALT issues are not included in the due diligence process, subsequent SALT liabilities become problematic and sometimes costly.

There is no doubt a built-in demand exists for high-value cannabis accounting services. CPAs are well-suited to help businesses in this industry overcome barriers and support the cannabis industry’s growth to its full business potential.

Those nearing retirement should avoid underestimating their longevity as well as stock market volatility. Here are the seven biggest risks retirees should avoid at all costs.

NJCPA's three initiatives to sustain market share, improve the member experience and amplify its brand, will work in concert with each other to build the pipeline, membership, engagement and the Society’s professional image to grow our community.

It is important as CPAs that we look to be industry leaders and embrace change as a profession. The next generation of CPAs is counting on us.

When serving as an expert witness, practitioners need to be aware of the professional and legal requirements in the development and preparation of their report and expert witness testimony. This is especially the case in light of various challenges that can come up.