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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    The SBA’s Latest Guidance Analyzed: Why Borrowers May Have to Rethink Their Approach to Loan Forgiveness

    Posted: September 2, 2020
    The SBA issued another Interim Final Rule, effective as of Aug. 25, defining who is an owner-employee of a C corporation or S corporation, and whether certain non-payroll costs involving transactions with related parties are eligible for loan forgiveness. These two areas have been of great concern to borrowers and their advisors. Here are some considerations.
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    12 Basic Concepts Accounting Graduates Need to Know

    Posted: August 31, 2020
    As business becomes more global and regulated, the amount and complexity of knowledge required of accountants continues to increase. It’s helpful for accounting students to become aware of the essentials in our profession so they can see that there is a method to this madness of detail. In academia, the notion of “threshold concepts” has gained popularity. Here are threshold concepts that are most useful.
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    The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic

    Posted: July 2, 2020
    Last month, I hosted an IssuesWatch Live webcast on the short- and long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the nation’s and New Jersey’s economies with two prominent economists, Daniel Bachman from Deloitte and Jim Hughes from Rutgers University. Here are some highlights from our discussion and from Jim's latest report.
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    How to Transition from College to a Member of the Workforce

    Posted: June 30, 2020
    For those of you just entering the workforce, enjoy this new and exciting journey you are beginning and welcome all of the lessons and growing pains it has to offer. Here are some basic tips I’ve learned to help make this leap’s landing as smooth as possible.
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    What We Learned in the Last 8 Weeks About Working from Home

    Posted: May 26, 2020
    Working from home has become the norm for most people since March. Once our country begins to take steps to fully open up safely, the rules will change again. Our ability to adapt and pivot in real time will ensure our success not only as individuals, but as organizations, and as a country.
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    How Working Mom CPAs Can Survive and Thrive

    Posted: February 28, 2020
    You know you are a working mom when your mind seamlessly transitions from remembering to change a diaper on your way out the door to strategizing about tax savings for your multi-million dollar client as you are driving to work. Here are some helpful tips to thrive.
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    Obtaining My CPA at 32

    Posted: February 25, 2020
    What I learned throughout the following year’s successes and failures is simple; the CPA Exam is a war of mental attrition where the persistent and dedicated are rewarded. Here is my journey on passing it.
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