Episodes
Sept. 20, 2022
146: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 9/20/22
This episode is all about audit quality – common deficiencies, how to make improvements, changes on the horizon and available resources to help. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: AICPA Enhancing Audit Quality 2021 Report Center for Audit Quality AICPA Government Audit Quality Center AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center Get Ready for the AICPA’s New Quality Management Standards NJCPA Audit Quality Knowledge Hub
Sept. 20, 2022
146: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 9/20/22
This episode is all about audit quality – common deficiencies, how to make improvements, changes on the horizon and available resources to help. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: AICPA Enhancing Audit Quality 2021 Report Center for Audit Quality AICPA Government Audit Quality Center AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center Get Ready for the AICPA’s New Quality Management Standards NJCPA Audit Quality Knowledge Hub
Sept. 13, 2022
145: The Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in New Jersey
Many people know that New Jersey is chock full of recreational, sightseeing and leisure activities and attractions. But what you might not know is the impressive economic impact travel and tourism have on the state’s finances. Jeff Vasser, the executive director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, talks with us about the state’s $37 billion travel and tourism industry, which employs more than more than 400,000 people. Resources: New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism
Sept. 13, 2022
145: The Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in New Jersey
Many people know that New Jersey is chock full of recreational, sightseeing and leisure activities and attractions. But what you might not know is the impressive economic impact travel and tourism have on the state’s finances. Jeff Vasser, the executive director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, talks with us about the state’s $37 billion travel and tourism industry, which employs more than more than 400,000 people. Resources: New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism
Sept. 13, 2022
145: The Economic Impact of Travel and Tourism in New Jersey
Many people know that New Jersey is chock full of recreational, sightseeing and leisure activities and attractions. But what you might not know is the impressive economic impact travel and tourism have on the state’s finances. Jeff Vasser, the executive director of the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, talks with us about the state’s $37 billion travel and tourism industry, which employs more than more than 400,000 people. Resources: New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism
Sept. 6, 2022
144: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 9/6/22
This episode covers the extension of time for PPP loan forgiveness audits; FASB’s exposure draft on tax credit structures; AICPA SAS 148 on compliance audits; PCAOB’s agreement with Chinese authorities; SEC’s new pay versus performance disclosure rules; and R&D accounting for taxes. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB Seeks Input on Proposal to Improve Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures AICPA SAS 148 – A...
Sept. 6, 2022
144: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 9/6/22
This episode covers the extension of time for PPP loan forgiveness audits; FASB’s exposure draft on tax credit structures; AICPA SAS 148 on compliance audits; PCAOB’s agreement with Chinese authorities; SEC’s new pay versus performance disclosure rules; and R&D accounting for taxes. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB Seeks Input on Proposal to Improve Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures AICPA SAS 148 – A...
Sept. 6, 2022
144: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 9/6/22
This episode covers the extension of time for PPP loan forgiveness audits; FASB’s exposure draft on tax credit structures; AICPA SAS 148 on compliance audits; PCAOB’s agreement with Chinese authorities; SEC’s new pay versus performance disclosure rules; and R&D accounting for taxes. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB Seeks Input on Proposal to Improve Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures AICPA SAS 148 – A...
Sept. 1, 2022
143: Top Trends in Audit
What trends are driving change in the attest and audit functions? How can CPAs keep pace with these changes? Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, talks with Taylor Harris, CPA, professional practice fellow at the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) and audit and assurance senior manager at Deloitte. Resources: Center for Audit Quality NJCPA Audit Quality Knowledge Hub Join the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group
Sept. 1, 2022
143: Top Trends in Audit
What trends are driving change in the attest and audit functions? How can CPAs keep pace with these changes? Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, talks with Taylor Harris, CPA, professional practice fellow at the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) and audit and assurance senior manager at Deloitte. Resources: Center for Audit Quality NJCPA Audit Quality Knowledge Hub Join the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group
Sept. 1, 2022
143: Top Trends in Audit
What trends are driving change in the attest and audit functions? How can CPAs keep pace with these changes? Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, talks with Taylor Harris, CPA, professional practice fellow at the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) and audit and assurance senior manager at Deloitte. Resources: Center for Audit Quality NJCPA Audit Quality Knowledge Hub Join the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group
Aug. 30, 2022
142: Taking a Multi-Year Look at New Jersey’s Finances
A group of economists, policy experts and former high-ranking administrative and legislative budget officials recently analyzed New Jersey’s projected revenue collections over the next five years. The Multi Year Budget Workgroup, established by the Sweeney Center for Public Policy, was tasked with determining if the state’s revenues will continue to grow or whether it’s facing a fiscal cliff that will force tax hikes or budget cuts. Hear from one of the Workgroup members, Charles Steindel, about...
Aug. 30, 2022
142: Taking a Multi-Year Look at New Jersey’s Finances
A group of economists, policy experts and former high-ranking administrative and legislative budget officials recently analyzed New Jersey’s projected revenue collections over the next five years. The Multi Year Budget Workgroup, established by the Sweeney Center for Public Policy, was tasked with determining if the state’s revenues will continue to grow or whether it’s facing a fiscal cliff that will force tax hikes or budget cuts. Hear from one of the Workgroup members, Charles Steindel, about...
Aug. 30, 2022
142: Taking a Multi-Year Look at New Jersey’s Finances
A group of economists, policy experts and former high-ranking administrative and legislative budget officials recently analyzed New Jersey’s projected revenue collections over the next five years. The Multi Year Budget Workgroup, established by the Sweeney Center for Public Policy, was tasked with determining if the state’s revenues will continue to grow or whether it’s facing a fiscal cliff that will force tax hikes or budget cuts. Hear from one of the Workgroup members, Charles Steindel, about...
Aug. 23, 2022
141: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 8/23/22
Brad teams back up with Frank Boutillette to discuss FASB’s Investor Outreach report, AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee’s guidance on section 705 (unpaid fees), PCAOB’s update on access to Chinese audit workpapers, SEC’s push to get crypto exchanges to register with regulators, ESG updates from the SEC and Supreme Court, and the effect of data breaches on audits. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB 2022 Inves...
Aug. 23, 2022
141: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 8/23/22
Brad teams back up with Frank Boutillette to discuss FASB’s Investor Outreach report, AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee’s guidance on section 705 (unpaid fees), PCAOB’s update on access to Chinese audit workpapers, SEC’s push to get crypto exchanges to register with regulators, ESG updates from the SEC and Supreme Court, and the effect of data breaches on audits. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB 2022 Inves...
Aug. 23, 2022
141: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 8/23/22
Brad teams back up with Frank Boutillette to discuss FASB’s Investor Outreach report, AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee’s guidance on section 705 (unpaid fees), PCAOB’s update on access to Chinese audit workpapers, SEC’s push to get crypto exchanges to register with regulators, ESG updates from the SEC and Supreme Court, and the effect of data breaches on audits. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB 2022 Inves...
Aug. 18, 2022
140: Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes a sweeping set of tax, climate and health care reforms. NJCPA member Nicole DeRosa, CPA, of Wiss & Company LLP, provides a 10-minute rundown of the Act’s tax provisions affecting corporations and individuals. Resources: Inflation Reduction Act Knowledge Hub
Aug. 18, 2022
140: Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes a sweeping set of tax, climate and health care reforms. NJCPA member Nicole DeRosa, CPA, of Wiss & Company LLP, provides a 10-minute rundown of the Act’s tax provisions affecting corporations and individuals. Resources: Inflation Reduction Act Knowledge Hub
Aug. 18, 2022
140: Overview of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
On Aug. 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes a sweeping set of tax, climate and health care reforms. NJCPA member Nicole DeRosa, CPA, of Wiss & Company LLP, provides a 10-minute rundown of the Act’s tax provisions affecting corporations and individuals. Resources: Inflation Reduction Act Knowledge Hub
Aug. 16, 2022
139: Building the CPA Pipeline: Talking with Accounting Educators
Accounting professors from three New Jersey universities weigh in on the decline in the CPA pipeline. Find out about accounting enrollment trends at their schools and what they’re hearing from their students. And discover what they think should be done to get more students to pursue an accounting career — or, as one guest phrased it, to “swipe right on accounting!” Topics include: Accounting enrollment trends Reasons students say they aren’t sitting for the CPA Exam Preparing for the next ver...
Aug. 16, 2022
139: Building the CPA Pipeline: Talking with Accounting Educators
Accounting professors from three New Jersey universities weigh in on the decline in the CPA pipeline. Find out about accounting enrollment trends at their schools and what they’re hearing from their students. And discover what they think should be done to get more students to pursue an accounting career — or, as one guest phrased it, to “swipe right on accounting!” Topics include: Accounting enrollment trends Reasons students say they aren’t sitting for the CPA Exam Preparing for the next ver...
Aug. 16, 2022
139: Building the CPA Pipeline: Talking with Accounting Educators
Accounting professors from three New Jersey universities weigh in on the decline in the CPA pipeline. Find out about accounting enrollment trends at their schools and what they’re hearing from their students. And discover what they think should be done to get more students to pursue an accounting career — or, as one guest phrased it, to “swipe right on accounting!” Topics include: Accounting enrollment trends Reasons students say they aren’t sitting for the CPA Exam Preparing for the next ver...
Aug. 9, 2022
138: A&A Update with Brad Muniz - 8/9/2022
Learn about FASB’s proposed ASU on long-duration insurance contracts, important reminders about employee benefit plan audits, the SEC’s concerns about gamification of stocks and new IRS procedures for accounting method changes. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: •FASB Proposes to Improve Certain Transition Requirements in Long-Duration Insurance Guidance •AICPA Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center •Trading ‘Gamificatio...