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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    Volunteering at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey: A Win-Win

    Posted: December 4, 2023
    Through our combined efforts at the NJCPA annual volunteer day at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, we packed 2,304 one-pound bags of pasta, which will contribute to 1,920 meals for individuals in New Jersey. That was a success on many levels.
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    Essential Year-End Planning Tasks for CPA Firms

    Posted: December 1, 2023
    By starting early on year-end plans, firms will have more-efficient busy seasons and will increase chances of hitting their goals. Management should update strategic plans in relation to market expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and medical, retirement and other benefits.
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    Three Year-End Planning Opportunities for Individuals

    Posted: November 29, 2023
    CPAs should speak to their clients about being more active regarding their portfolio, estate planning and charitable giving as part of year-end planning best practices.
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    Debt Relief Guidance for CPAs

    Posted: November 28, 2023
    The guidance of a CPA can be invaluable in bankruptcy, from offering expertise in dissecting financial situations and ensuring adherence to bankruptcy codes to developing forward-looking strategies. Here are some multifaceted ways in which CPAs provide essential support to clients during bankruptcy.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

 

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