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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    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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    How Blockchain and Cryptoasset Banking Developments Could Enhance the Cannabis Marketplace

    Posted: February 25, 2021
    This is the second in a three-part series on how the cannabis industry can potentially benefit from a blockchain and cryptoasset payment system. Find out what might open the door to wider adoption.
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    New Book Inspires Us All to Work Toward More Diversity

    Posted: February 11, 2021
    The book, When I Grow Up I Want to Be … An Accountant, reveals to children that accountants work almost everywhere — sports, movies, the arts, even schools — and anyone can be an accountant, no matter your race or gender. This inspires us all to work towards an open and diverse profession.

 

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