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Are you clear on NOCLAR? This episode focuses CPAs’ responsibilities for reporting for noncompliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR).

Cryptocurrency is making headlines almost every day. Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, and his guest Mark Eckerle, CPA, discuss the top crypto issues CPAs can help their clients with now and going forward. Topics include strategic bitcoin reserves, governmental pro-crypto pivot in 2025, pain points and an outlook for the remainder of 2025.

Governor Phil Murphy recently issued his proposed budget for New Jersey’s next fiscal year. The $58.1 billion proposal is 2.7% higher than the current year’s budget and includes $1.2 billion in proposed tax increases. Our panel of public policy experts weigh in on numerous elements of the proposed budget, including the impact of potential cuts in federal aid to Medicaid and NJ Transit.

Brad and his guests discuss the AICPA’s post-implementation review of Statement on Auditing Standards No. 143: Auditing Accounting Estimates and Related Disclosures.

To address the talent shortage, firms have turned to several options, including raising fees, culling clients, outsourcing and offshoring. Rohan Singhai of Miles Talent Hub joins us to discuss accounting staffing trends and strategies.

This episode covers two upcoming AICPA Auditing Standards Board exposure drafts, status of the PCAOB’s firm and engagement metrics proposal and the PCAOB’s audit focus series.

The first month of President Trump’s second term has been filled with a flurry of changes that impact businesses, including tariffs, steep cuts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and restricted immigration. Daniel Munoz, business reporter at The Record, discusses the changes and how New Jersey’s business community is reacting.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing accounting, promising efficiency and accuracy. But why are firms still hesitant? In this episode, Zealogic’s Anthony Geanoules dives into the game-changing potential of AI in accounting and the common concerns holding firms back. Gain practical insights for leveraging the power of AI.

What are the major issues impacting college accounting education and what’s being done to address them? Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, sat down with Peter J. McAliney of Rutgers University to discuss.

This episode focuses on the key elements of internal controls.

When it comes to the accounting profession’s talent crisis or the current landscape of diversity, equity and inclusion, it seems that everyone has an opinion. But what does empirical research tell us about how we should be looking at and addressing these two critical and connected issues? Donny Shimamoto, CPA, of Intraprise Techknowlogies and the Center for Accounting Transformation joins us to discuss two research reports that highlight strategies and approaches to improve retention, reduce turnover, and foster a more inclusive and equitable accounting industry.

Brad and his guest Matt Charne provide a rundown of 12 accounting and auditing standards and pronouncements from FASB, GASB and PCAOB.

The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce’s legendary Walk to Washington is back after a five-year hiatus. Find out what this event is all about – and hear about one CPA’s experience attending the event and what she’s looking forward to this year.

To start the new year, Brad provides a recap of accounting and auditing standards and updates from 2024.

Accounting professionals are entrusted to safeguard clients’ most sensitive personal and financial information. Heidi Rogers from NJCPA member benefit provider CPACharge dsicusses four critical elements to lock down your data and keep client information safe.

A recent KPMG survey reveals that tax departments are poised to lead their organizations into a more resilient and empowered future. David Neuenhaus, partner-in-charge of tax at KPMG, discusses their report, “Tax Reimagined 2024: Perspectives from the C-Suite,” which shows how tax professionals are grappling with the impending expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, global tax policy updates and the ongoing pace of regulatory changes.

Donald Trump won a clear victory in the Presidential race, taking both the popular vote and the electoral college. Dr. Ben Dworkin, director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy, provides his insights on what happened and why. He also discusses the potential impact of the Trump presidency on tax and business policies.

The U.S. Justice Department is suing financial services giant Visa for allegedly violating antitrust laws in its debit card business. Eric Cohen, CEO of Merchant Advocate, joins us to discuss Visa’s role in the debit card space and the viability and potential impact of the lawsuit.

Three college accounting educators – who are also CPAs – discuss the state of accounting education today. They cover enrollment trends, shifts in curriculum, accommodating varied learning styles, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce, alternative pathways to CPA and more.

The effective date of the AICPA’s new quality management standards is fast approaching, and they represent a significant change in how CPA firms need to approach quality control. Get an overview of the requirements - and make sure you pass your peer review!