Episodes

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...

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...

It’s quite an accomplishment to pass the CPA Exam. But only a handful of exam passers each year earn the Elijah Watt Sells award for outstanding Exam performance. Two NJCPA members — Lorena Carpina, CPA, of Grant Thornton, and Joseph Breen, CPA, of Withum — recently did just that. Hear about their approach to the Exam; what employers can do to nurture their CPA candidates; how the profession can help build the CPA pipeline; and advice for the next generation of potential CPAs. Resources: CPA E...

It’s quite an accomplishment to pass the CPA Exam. But only a handful of exam passers each year earn the Elijah Watt Sells award for outstanding Exam performance. Two NJCPA members — Lorena Carpina, CPA, of Grant Thornton, and Joseph Breen, CPA, of Withum — recently did just that. Hear about their approach to the Exam; what employers can do to nurture their CPA candidates; how the profession can help build the CPA pipeline; and advice for the next generation of potential CPAs. Resources: CPA E...

It’s quite an accomplishment to pass the CPA Exam. But only a handful of exam passers each year earn the Elijah Watt Sells award for outstanding Exam performance. Two NJCPA members — Lorena Carpina, CPA, of Grant Thornton, and Joseph Breen, CPA, of Withum — recently did just that. Hear about their approach to the Exam; what employers can do to nurture their CPA candidates; how the profession can help build the CPA pipeline; and advice for the next generation of potential CPAs. Resources: CPA E...

Brad is joined by Frank Boutillette, and they discuss results of the CAQ Audit Partner Pulse survey, PCAOB inspection areas for 2022, SEC’s project agenda, a new GASB proposal regarding disclosure of governmental risks and International Standards on Auditing 220 regarding the definition of an engagement team. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: CAQ Audit Partner Pulse Survey results PCAOB Staff Overview for Planning 2022 Insp...

Brad is joined by Frank Boutillette, and they discuss results of the CAQ Audit Partner Pulse survey, PCAOB inspection areas for 2022, SEC’s project agenda, a new GASB proposal regarding disclosure of governmental risks and International Standards on Auditing 220 regarding the definition of an engagement team. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: CAQ Audit Partner Pulse Survey results PCAOB Staff Overview for Planning 2022 Insp...

Brad is joined by Frank Boutillette, and they discuss results of the CAQ Audit Partner Pulse survey, PCAOB inspection areas for 2022, SEC’s project agenda, a new GASB proposal regarding disclosure of governmental risks and International Standards on Auditing 220 regarding the definition of an engagement team. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: CAQ Audit Partner Pulse Survey results PCAOB Staff Overview for Planning 2022 Insp...

New Jersey’s $50.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 budget is like the budgets for the past three years: not a normal budget drafted in normal times. NJBIA’s Chris Emigholz is back with us to discuss where all of the money for this record-high budget is coming from, what the money is being spent on and what we might see in the future.

New Jersey’s $50.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 budget is like the budgets for the past three years: not a normal budget drafted in normal times. NJBIA’s Chris Emigholz is back with us to discuss where all of the money for this record-high budget is coming from, what the money is being spent on and what we might see in the future.

New Jersey’s $50.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2023 budget is like the budgets for the past three years: not a normal budget drafted in normal times. NJBIA’s Chris Emigholz is back with us to discuss where all of the money for this record-high budget is coming from, what the money is being spent on and what we might see in the future.

This episode covers FASB updates, including ASU 2022-03 on fair value measurement and the 2021 Agenda Consultation Report. It also covers several AICPA updates, including new NOCLAR requirements and accounting and auditing for digital assets. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB ASU 2022-03 – Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions FASB 2021 Agenda Consultation Report AICPA gui...

This episode covers FASB updates, including ASU 2022-03 on fair value measurement and the 2021 Agenda Consultation Report. It also covers several AICPA updates, including new NOCLAR requirements and accounting and auditing for digital assets. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB ASU 2022-03 – Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions FASB 2021 Agenda Consultation Report AICPA gui...

This episode covers FASB updates, including ASU 2022-03 on fair value measurement and the 2021 Agenda Consultation Report. It also covers several AICPA updates, including new NOCLAR requirements and accounting and auditing for digital assets. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB ASU 2022-03 – Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions FASB 2021 Agenda Consultation Report AICPA gui...

Five thought leaders who were featured speakers at the NJCPA Convention & Expo talk about how the accounting profession can transform, innovate and grow. Find out what Donny Shimamoto, CPA; Gene Marks, CPA; Jim Bourke, CPA; Scott Clemons, CFA; and Kecia Williams Smith, CPA, say CPAs can do to prepare themselves and their companies for the mega changes coming in the next few months and years.

Five thought leaders who were featured speakers at the NJCPA Convention & Expo talk about how the accounting profession can transform, innovate and grow. Find out what Donny Shimamoto, CPA; Gene Marks, CPA; Jim Bourke, CPA; Scott Clemons, CFA; and Kecia Williams Smith, CPA, say CPAs can do to prepare themselves and their companies for the mega changes coming in the next few months and years.

Five thought leaders who were featured speakers at the NJCPA Convention & Expo talk about how the accounting profession can transform, innovate and grow. Find out what Donny Shimamoto, CPA; Gene Marks, CPA; Jim Bourke, CPA; Scott Clemons, CFA; and Kecia Williams Smith, CPA, say CPAs can do to prepare themselves and their companies for the mega changes coming in the next few months and years.

One of the most impactful, yet most underutilized, tools to drive a business forward is data analytics. While at the NJCPA Convention & Expo in June, host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, sat down with Melissa Dardani, CPA, to discuss the positive impact that data analytics, automation and other tech trends can have on the accounting profession and businesses. Resources: Data Analytics Knowledge Hub AI and RPA Knowledge Hub Join the Emerging Technologies Interest Group

One of the most impactful, yet most underutilized, tools to drive a business forward is data analytics. While at the NJCPA Convention & Expo in June, host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, sat down with Melissa Dardani, CPA, to discuss the positive impact that data analytics, automation and other tech trends can have on the accounting profession and businesses. Resources: Data Analytics Knowledge Hub AI and RPA Knowledge Hub Join the Emerging Technologies Interest Group

One of the most impactful, yet most underutilized, tools to drive a business forward is data analytics. While at the NJCPA Convention & Expo in June, host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, sat down with Melissa Dardani, CPA, to discuss the positive impact that data analytics, automation and other tech trends can have on the accounting profession and businesses. Resources: Data Analytics Knowledge Hub AI and RPA Knowledge Hub Join the Emerging Technologies Interest Group

In this special episode filmed at the NJCPA Convention & Expo, Brad Muniz and Frank Boutillette provide updates on ESG issues under consideration by FASB and SEC; the AICPA’s proposal to update compliance audit definitions; recent trends and proposed disclosure rules for SPACs; and more. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: Proposed revisions to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Compliance audits SEC Proposes to Enhance ...

In this special episode filmed at the NJCPA Convention & Expo, Brad Muniz and Frank Boutillette provide updates on ESG issues under consideration by FASB and SEC; the AICPA’s proposal to update compliance audit definitions; recent trends and proposed disclosure rules for SPACs; and more. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: Proposed revisions to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Compliance audits SEC Proposes to Enhance ...

In this special episode filmed at the NJCPA Convention & Expo, Brad Muniz and Frank Boutillette provide updates on ESG issues under consideration by FASB and SEC; the AICPA’s proposal to update compliance audit definitions; recent trends and proposed disclosure rules for SPACs; and more. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: Proposed revisions to the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: Compliance audits SEC Proposes to Enhance ...

New Jersey has a long history in the film and television industries, but it’s now seeing explosive growth. In just four years, spending by TV and film productions in New Jersey has grown from $50 million annually to $440 million. One of the things contributing to this growth is the state’s film and digital media tax credit. We talk to Dave Smith, vice chair of the New Jersey Motion Picture & Television Commission, about the tax credit and other efforts to make the state an appealing place for pr...