IssuesWatch Podcast

This timely podcast covers the latest issues impacting CPAs and accounting professionals in New Jersey. Topics range from legislative initiatives to accounting and auditing updates, to economic issues and more.

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Episodes

  • A&A Update with Matt Charne – 11/25/25

    November 25, 2025
    Hear about FASB’s recent analysis of what it’s costing companies to comply with the lease accounting standard.

  • Breaking Down New Jersey’s Election Results

    November 18, 2025
    Contrary to almost every single poll, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill beat her Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey Governor’s race by a whopping 13 points. Dr. Ben Dworkin, director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship at Rowan University, provides his expert insight and analysis of election results.

  • A&A Update with Matt Charne – 11/11/25

    November 11, 2025
    This episode includes a discussion on an SEC proposal to change the frequency of reporting and the implications of doing so. It also highlights a new tool from NASBA to help with CPA license mobility as states continue to adopt multiple pathways to CPA licensure.

  • Financial and Accounting Outsourcing in the Age of AI

    November 4, 2025
    As finance teams face mounting pressures, from talent shortages to increasing reporting demands, many are turning to outsourcing as a strategic solution. At the same time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how financial information is processed, analyzed and reported. Hear about a new report from the Financial Executives International and CohnReznick about how outsourcing in finance and accounting is evolving in the age of AI.
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