IssuesWatch Podcast

This episode features Joseph Hunt, CPA, and Joseph Zapf, CPA, who are both managers at CliftonLarsonAllen. Joe and Joe discuss how they got started on their accounting journeys, their current impact on the profession, where they see the profession going and advice for the next generation. And find out where they weigh in on sweet vs. salty snacks, what superpower they’d like to have – and the controversial Taylor Ham vs. pork roll debate!

Strict new independent contractor classification rules officially went into effect in New Jersey on Oct. 1. NJBIA’s Jack Kelly breaks down what these rules mean for businesses and gig workers, the steep penalties for violations, why the state pushed them forward despite massive opposition, and what legal or legislative avenues remain to fight back.

In July 2026, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 150, External Confirmations, which amends various sections of the auditing professional literature, mainly the guidance in AU-C 505, External Confirmations. Learn about the key elements of this new standard.

When a Florida bill to dismantle its professional licensing boards was narrowly defeated, the CPA profession faced immediate political fallout — and Florida isn’t the only state considering deregulation. James Cox, vice president of state advocacy at the AICPA, breaks down the growing national push toward occupational licensing reform. He explores what happened in Florida, how deregulation threatens state boards of accountancy, the potential risks to public protection and business stability, and why New Jersey CPAs should care about what’s unfolding across the country.