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College professors praise the cost savings and efficiency to be had from a bill drafted by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) that provides an additional pathway to CPA licensure in New Jersey.

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) congratulates Kevin T. Bordner, CPA, director of corporate accounting at Corcentric in Cherry Hill, and Caitlin M. Smith, CPA, partner at SKC and Co. CPAs LLC in Booton Township, on being selected to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA) 2025 Leadership Academy.

This summer’s developments signal that crypto finance is moving from fringe novelty to institutional mainstream. For CPAs, this isn’t a wave to ride — it’s a new bedrock. Those who act now can define the framework clients will rely on for years to come.

New Jersey CPA asked New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli to provide comments on their top priorities for the state; what can be done to attract and retain businesses; taxes; pensions; and how to improve the state’s economic well-being. Here's what they said.

Per the OBBBA, the new exemption will be a permanent change, which will remove the uncertainty that existed with the potential sunsetting of the TCJA exemptions and create a higher baseline for tax-free wealth transfers going forward. However, planning for the exemptions to be permanent forever may be shortsighted.

As the profession continues to evolve, the case for majoring in accounting remains solid. For students who want a career that combines analytical thinking, business insight, adaptability and upward mobility, accounting offers a compelling and enduring path.

This year is turning into a landmark year for crypto, and CPAs who act now will define the future of audit and assurance in digital finance. Staying ahead means not only understanding the latest rules, but also clearly guiding clients through them.

Whether CPAs aspire to become CFOs, lead a grants compliance team or serve as a board treasurer for a favorite cause, accounting paves the way. If young CPAs are looking for a way to combine their professional training with purpose, know this: their skills already hold the key.