The accounting profession is rapidly changing due to technology, regulation and the business climate. As a CPA or financial professional, it is imperative that you know where the profession is headed so you can make the necessary changes to be ready for the future.

This roundtable will discuss key economic issues facing businesses and individuals in New Jersey. Find out what the public and private sectors need to do now in order to make New Jersey an attractive place to live and do business in the 21st century and beyond.

Many practitioners hear terms such as advisory services, consulting, strategic thinking and innovation but don't know how to apply them to their own practices. At this workshop, you will develop a plan for transforming into a future-ready practice or firm. Identify trends impacting the accounting profession, learn how to attract and retain top talent and explore the many opportunities that smaller firms can leverage that will set them apart from large accounting firms.

Loyalty is going down. Satisfaction is ris­ing. It appears that fewer prospective clients are asking for referrals. They are accessing online resources more and more as they select CPAs. Leverage research and statistics and then go stake your claim.

By forming a qualified opportunity fund (QOF) and investing in real estate, which may be leased to an operating cannabis company depending on the jurisdiction, investors may be able to participate in the growth of the cannabis industry. Find out how.

The number-one reason most people start building a network is to grow their business. But, after some time in the game, you realize how much more building business relationships can benefit all aspects of your life.

In Game of Thrones lingo, if a leader is the director then the "hand" is the steady that gets it done. Having great leaders is imperative, but the first follower is key in carrying out tasks to completion. So, who is your "Hand of the King?"

Rowan accounting students observed a simulation of a real-life audit committee meeting. The mock event illustrated the realities of working with clients in public accounting and the need for open and honest communication between companies and their auditors.

Tax season can be stressful for accounting firm employees, but rather than focus on the long hours we see it as an opportunity to develop new ways to give back to our community. One way in which we donate and de-stress from the tax season is to go on what we call, “The Snack Run.”

The NJCPA is looking for members interested in attending and moderating seminars at a discounted registration fee.

The Emerging Technologies Interest Group is a new community of NJCPA members intent on sharing and sharpening their knowledge of current and emerging technologies.

Join the NJCPA Women's Leadership Forum, a new online community for peer-to-peer support, networking and communication for female NJCPA members.