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. 

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    Unlocking the Potential: How Proof of Reserves is Changing the Crypto Game

    Posted: May 25, 2023
    CPAs need to be aware that there are different ways to prove the existence of reserves in crypto, but generally, the most common PoR method is to have the institution provide cryptographic proof that it holds a specific amount of funds in a specific address. Here are some considerations.
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    Alternative Thoughts on Hiring Accounting Graduates and Off-Shoring

    Posted: May 12, 2023
    Non-accounting degrees offer huge opportunities for highly sought-after abilities that are often missing in the top tiers of accounting advisories. With the right training, they may be the missing link to the expansion of one's company.
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    Selling Business Equity Interests to Employees

    Posted: May 3, 2023
    The best way to handle sales to internal employees is to be fair with them and fair to the owner. Setting proper expectations for everyone is important to make a deal happen.
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    Being Adaptable as a CPA

    Posted: April 21, 2023
    With your CPA license, you have ample opportunity and career path options. Adapting to navigate any challenges along the way can lead to a rewarding and long-lasting career.
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    How CPAs Can Help Criminal Attorneys Evaluate Evidence and Tax Losses

    Posted: March 31, 2023
    CPAs can bring value in litigation support. If hired, CPAs should review the tax loss through the lens of the government’s burden of proof, question the IRS’s calculations and, if possible, calculate a more accurate amount so that a federal judge doesn’t have to estimate the tax loss.
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    Demands for Flexibility, Remote Work and Compensation are High on Employee Wish Lists

    Posted: February 28, 2023
    Employers are grappling with retention issues, and balancing employee wish lists with must-haves takes skill and understanding in this kind of market. Robert Half Senior Vice President Frank Karlinski provides some important considerations for those in accounting.
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    3 Crypto Issues CPAs Should Keep Top of Mind

    Posted: February 9, 2023
    With crypto still a new financial instrument, accounting practitioners need to be aware of delivery and expansion issues. Firms and practitioners must be up to date on changes in accounting and regulatory treatment to best advise both current and future clients.
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