NJCPA Focus

NJCPA Focus is an informative blog that discusses timely issues, trends and developments in the accounting industry from NJCPA members, staff and other professionals.

How to Transform a Cold Call Into a Life-Long Business Relationship
Posted: November 27, 2023
A challenge is how a firm can satisfy the immediate needs of a client but also build a long-term relationship. It's important to remember that what often starts as a cold call can evolve into a strong professional partnership as well as a friendship.
Year-End Planning: Setting Up Your Clients for a Smooth Tax Prep Process
Posted: November 21, 2023
By putting year-end planning protocols in place before the end of the year, CPAs will be able to guide their clients with real data in the coming year and beyond.
Using CPA Skills to Enhance Local Community Civics
Posted: October 31, 2023
CPAs can play a vital role in empowering their local communities to better understand their budgets. Every CPA possesses a valuable skill set — often hiding in plain sight — that can lend insight into a local budget.
8 Things to Love About the Accounting Profession
Posted: October 27, 2023
Accounting jobs offer many perks, such as the opportunity to help people and businesses, countless industries to work in, good pay and benefits and the flexibility to work from home.
5 Year-End Financial Planning/Retirement Considerations: A Guide for CPAs
Posted: October 26, 2023
The end of the year is an opportune time to revisit retirement plans and be strategic with tax, medicare and estate planning as well as understanding Social Security benefits. CPAs need to guide their clients through the maze.
Top 5 Wage and Hour and Pay Equity Issues That All New Jersey Employers and CPAs Should Know
Posted: October 10, 2023
Given that employers often rely upon their CPAs for guidance on compensation issues, it’s important to stay up to date on the key areas where employers often experience compliance challenges.
3 Steps to Prioritize Professional Development in the Workplace
Posted: September 29, 2023
Many employees, especially incoming staff that are just starting their careers, may not know what the professional world was like prior to the pandemic. It's important for companies to be promoting the professional development of their employees more than ever.

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NJCPA Focus

How to Transform a Cold Call Into a Life-Long Business Relationship

Year-End Planning: Setting Up Your Clients for a Smooth Tax Prep Process

Using CPA Skills to Enhance Local Community Civics

8 Things to Love About the Accounting Profession

5 Year-End Financial Planning/Retirement Considerations: A Guide for CPAs

Top 5 Wage and Hour and Pay Equity Issues That All New Jersey Employers and CPAs Should Know

3 Steps to Prioritize Professional Development in the Workplace

Blog Submissions