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The New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA) hosted CPA Day at the State Capital: Advocacy Reimagined on Oct. 28, which included meetings with key lawmakers at the State House and a luncheon at the Historic Trenton Masonic Temple.

Accounting firms and CFOs face unique challenges and oppor­tunities, necessitating a shift in leadership strategies. Transformational leadership — a model emphasizing vision, inspiration and change — is well-suited to navigate these complexities.

Succession planning should be an everyday event, not a series of events taking place just prior to partner retirements. By running their practices as a business, accounting firms can achieve financial stability, operational efficiency and strategic growth.

CPAs are in possession of their clients’ most sensitive personal and financial details, so it’s no surprise they’ve become prime hacking targets. Steps need to be implemented to ensure better data protection.