With such challenging times upon us, the ability to make informed decisions regarding our finances is more important than ever. That’s why the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) supports Senate Bill 1196 (A3062), which calls for the New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs to establish a three-year Financial Empowerment Pilot Program that will open adult financial literacy centers in the state’s most economically disadvantaged areas, such as Camden, New Brunswick, Newark, Paterson and Trenton.

An internship is on every student’s mind — something that will jumpstart their professional career and supplement their courses to provide them a holistic approach for their major. The value of internships today cannot be understated.