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

  • CEO Conversations: Tom Angelo of HBK

    December 15, 2025
    When HBK CPAs & Consultants moved its mid-Atlantic regional headquarters to the historic Bell Works in Holmdel, the firm’s managing principal and CEO, Tom Angelo, said he wanted the firm to provide the expertise to help small businesses grow beyond even what they might imagine for themselves. Hear from Tom about how HBK envisions the future of accounting, from staffing and talent, to private equity and the transformative potential — and challenges — of artificial intelligence.

  • A&A Update with Matt Charne – 12/09/25

    December 9, 2025
    The PCAOB recently released new staff guidance on paragraph .10A of AS 1105, Audit Evidence, including illustrative examples that can help audit firms implement the requirements. This is particularly important given the growing use of artificial intelligence.

  • What Visa’s New Data Program Means for Businesses

    December 2, 2025
    Visa has announced a major overhaul of its commercial credit card data standards through its new Commercial Enhanced Data Program (CEDP), and businesses should take notice in order to avoid paying significantly higher rates. Eric Cohen, CEO at Merchant Advocate, explains what this means for businesses and why CPAs need to be paying attention.

  • 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.
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