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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    Diverse Faculty Attracts Diverse Students

    Posted: July 22, 2021
    Professors can have a significant impact on whether students decide to try a course in that subject — and ultimately make it a career — because they see it is being taught by someone who likely embodies similar life experiences. For example, the first Black CPA Ph.D.s have played an important role in attracting generations of future Black CPAs.
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    7 Questions Where Your Business Client Will Need Answers About their Finances

    Posted: June 30, 2021
    There are several reasons business clients run into cash flow problems or just simply need more money in a hurry. It’s better to get in front of this problem sooner than later and as their accountant, you need to be able to ask the tough questions.
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    What CPAs Need to Know About Small Businesses’ Cybersecurity Needs

    Posted: May 19, 2021
    As small and midsize businesses find their footing in the post-quarantine world, they must embrace the critical importance of cybersecurity and scale appropriately. CPAs and their clients should consider the following points.
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    How to Set Up a Blockchain or Crypto-Based Payment System for Cannabis

    Posted: April 27, 2021
    Blockchain and crypto may be uniquely positioned to offer a critical bridge to banking alternatives for what is currently a predominantly cash-based industry. Here are some practical considerations that any organization seeking to implement a blockchain and crypto payment system should take into account.
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    Yogiisms and 8 Value Drivers CPAs Need to Know

    Posted: March 31, 2021
    To build confidence that a business has a defendable equity value, business owners, along with their CPA, must address the key value drivers of growth and equity value. Find out what these are.
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    4 Key Players in Becoming a CPA

    Posted: March 31, 2021
    When it comes to applying for the CPA Exam, it's easy to get confused with the number of organizations involved in the process. So, who are some key players and what are their roles?
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    3 Crypto Trends CPAs Should Know

    Posted: March 12, 2021
    Blockchain and crypto assets are, without a doubt, quickly becoming part of the mainstream financial conversation and are topics that all companies need to be well versed in as these trends continue. Find out some of the latest trends.

 

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