IssuesWatch Podcast Plus: National and New Jersey Regulatory Update (E2605544)

IssuesWatch Podcast Plus provides multiple episodes of the IssuesWatch Podcast in webinar format for CPE credit. This volume covers the following topics:

Segment 1: 4 Big Regulatory Issues Impacting CPAs
James Cox, the AICPA’s vice president of state advocacy, discusses four important issues: the national movement to provide additional pathways to CPA licensure, sales tax on professional services, deregulation of state boards of accountancy, and the impact of AI and other fintech issues on CPAs and the business community.

Segment 2: New Governor, New Vibe: New Jersey’s 2026 Political Outlook
Governor Mikie Sherrill has taken office alongside a Democratic supermajority, yet New Jersey business leaders are more optimistic than they’ve been in eight years. Is this a true policy pivot or just a honeymoon phase? Micah Rasmussen of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics discusses what the first half of 2026 holds for the state’s economy and business community.

Segment 3: New Jersey’s New Pathway to CPA Licensure: What You Need to Know
New Jersey has officially introduced a new pathway to licensure, and we’re breaking it all down. This is a significant shift for the profession, focusing on flexibility and accessibility without compromising the prestige of the license. June Toth, CPA, and NJCPA’s Aris Nunez discuss the new pathway and what it means for students, educators and employers.

(These episodes are also available to watch for free with no CPE credit at njcpa.org/podcast.)