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Registration is open for the 2026 NJCPA Convention & Expo, June 16-19, at njcpa.org/conv26. This year's convention offers 38 education sessions, 10 networking events and 90+ partners showcasing products and services. REMINDER: all incoming 2026/27 leaders are invited to attend the Convention free of charge. If you have questions, contact the Education Department at education@njcpa.org.

The NJCPA is seeking members to sign up as Keypersons. If you have a relationship with a New Jersey lawmaker, we need your help to achieve our advocacy goals. Once a year or less, we’ll ask you to communicate the Society’s position on an issue to the lawmaker you know. You don’t need to be an expert on the issue. We will provide you with talking points, sample letters or whatever you’ll need to briefly let the lawmaker know how the profession feels about a particular issue. Sign up at njcpa.org/keyperson.

The NJCPA Board of Trustees is asking all leaders and members to support the Society's ongoing advocacy efforts. Policy decisions made at the state and federal levels have real consequences for the profession’s pipeline, the health of firms and staffing of corporate accounting and finance departments as well as the broader economy. The NJCPA is closely monitoring a range of developments that could impact the profession in the months ahead. At the federal level, proposed changes to the definition of “professional” degrees could affect student access to financial aid, with implications for the accounting pipeline and diversity of future CPAs. At the state level, other licensure and regulatory proposals continue to surface that warrant careful scrutiny to ensure they protect public trust without unintended consequences. Without active engagement at all stages, these outcomes simply wouldn’t be possible. Stay informed and support the NJ-CPA-PAC and NJCPA advocacy program.

A bill intended to increase access to the accounting profession by offering an additional option for CPA licensure in New Jersey went into effect on Feb. 11. The bill makes it possible for those considering CPA licensure to qualify by earning a bachelor’s degree, completing two years of work experience and passing the CPA Exam. Previously, candidates had only one option, which included earning at least 150 credits (typically 30 credits more than a bachelor’s degree or equivalent to a master’s degree), having one year of work experience in accounting and passing the CPA Exam. The following resources provide additional information about the pathways to obtain CPA licensure in New Jersey:

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