Episodes

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...

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...

The AICPA Auditing Standards Board recently approved new quality management standards. And various standards-setting bodies continue to issue regulations and guidance around environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting. Find out what all of this means for your firm or company. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: New quality management standards approved by AICPA Auditing Standards Board NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Kno...

The AICPA Auditing Standards Board recently approved new quality management standards. And various standards-setting bodies continue to issue regulations and guidance around environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting. Find out what all of this means for your firm or company. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: New quality management standards approved by AICPA Auditing Standards Board NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Kno...

The AICPA Auditing Standards Board recently approved new quality management standards. And various standards-setting bodies continue to issue regulations and guidance around environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting. Find out what all of this means for your firm or company. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: New quality management standards approved by AICPA Auditing Standards Board NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Kno...

Jeremy Nau, CPA, joins host Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, to discuss technologies that are impacting the accounting profession — and what current and future CPAs need to do to prepare for the future. They also discuss how firms can attract and retain professionals. Resources: Connect with Jeremy Nau: LinkedIn | Twitter The Way Forward Knowledge Hub Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Knowledge Hub

Jeremy Nau, CPA, joins host Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, to discuss technologies that are impacting the accounting profession — and what current and future CPAs need to do to prepare for the future. They also discuss how firms can attract and retain professionals. Resources: Connect with Jeremy Nau: LinkedIn | Twitter The Way Forward Knowledge Hub Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Knowledge Hub

Jeremy Nau, CPA, joins host Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, to discuss technologies that are impacting the accounting profession — and what current and future CPAs need to do to prepare for the future. They also discuss how firms can attract and retain professionals. Resources: Connect with Jeremy Nau: LinkedIn | Twitter The Way Forward Knowledge Hub Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Knowledge Hub

In survey after survey, employers state that soft skills are either as important or more important than hard skills. But the term “soft skills” has gotten a bad rap over the years. A better term, according to Thomas Metelski - a CPA and the founder of Jump Coaching & Consulting - is enhanced people skills (EPS). Thomas shares how CPAs can use the five “As” to improve their EPS. Resources: Article: Let’s Get Rid of the Term ‘Soft Skills’ by Thomas Metelski Learn more about Jump Coaching & Consu...

In survey after survey, employers state that soft skills are either as important or more important than hard skills. But the term “soft skills” has gotten a bad rap over the years. A better term, according to Thomas Metelski - a CPA and the founder of Jump Coaching & Consulting - is enhanced people skills (EPS). Thomas shares how CPAs can use the five “As” to improve their EPS. Resources: Article: Let’s Get Rid of the Term ‘Soft Skills’ by Thomas Metelski Learn more about Jump Coaching & Consu...

In survey after survey, employers state that soft skills are either as important or more important than hard skills. But the term “soft skills” has gotten a bad rap over the years. A better term, according to Thomas Metelski - a CPA and the founder of Jump Coaching & Consulting - is enhanced people skills (EPS). Thomas shares how CPAs can use the five “As” to improve their EPS. Resources: Article: Let’s Get Rid of the Term ‘Soft Skills’ by Thomas Metelski Learn more about Jump Coaching & Consu...

This episode covers recent FASB activity on accounting for crypto assets, AICPA guidance for auditors, findings from a recent audit quality survey and report, and more. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB to Consider Setting Rules on Companies’ Crypto Accounting, Disclosure AICPA Technical Questions and Answers (TQAs) 9165.01-.03 NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Knowledge Hub

This episode covers recent FASB activity on accounting for crypto assets, AICPA guidance for auditors, findings from a recent audit quality survey and report, and more. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB to Consider Setting Rules on Companies’ Crypto Accounting, Disclosure AICPA Technical Questions and Answers (TQAs) 9165.01-.03 NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Knowledge Hub

This episode covers recent FASB activity on accounting for crypto assets, AICPA guidance for auditors, findings from a recent audit quality survey and report, and more. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: FASB to Consider Setting Rules on Companies’ Crypto Accounting, Disclosure AICPA Technical Questions and Answers (TQAs) 9165.01-.03 NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Knowledge Hub

Michael Bryan, CPA, is a familiar name to many New Jersey CPAs because of his position as the director of the New Jersey Division of Taxation from 2010 to 2015. Mike is now back at the Division heading up the audit division. Find out about the Division’s tax audit priorities, red flags that typically trigger an audit, the prevalence of tax fraud in New Jersey and the Division’s plans to modernize their IT systems. Additional resources: New Jersey Division of Taxation website New Jersey Divisio...

Michael Bryan, CPA, is a familiar name to many New Jersey CPAs because of his position as the director of the New Jersey Division of Taxation from 2010 to 2015. Mike is now back at the Division heading up the audit division. Find out about the Division’s tax audit priorities, red flags that typically trigger an audit, the prevalence of tax fraud in New Jersey and the Division’s plans to modernize their IT systems. Additional resources: New Jersey Division of Taxation website New Jersey Divisio...

Michael Bryan, CPA, is a familiar name to many New Jersey CPAs because of his position as the director of the New Jersey Division of Taxation from 2010 to 2015. Mike is now back at the Division heading up the audit division. Find out about the Division’s tax audit priorities, red flags that typically trigger an audit, the prevalence of tax fraud in New Jersey and the Division’s plans to modernize their IT systems. Additional resources: New Jersey Division of Taxation website New Jersey Divisio...

Learn about the AICPA’s recent audit quality survey, SEC updates on climate and ESG matters, new GASB standards and projects, and international accounting news. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: AICPA audit quality survey SEC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures AICPA Practice Considerations of ESG-related matters in an audit of financial statements GASB chair works on improving standards...

Learn about the AICPA’s recent audit quality survey, SEC updates on climate and ESG matters, new GASB standards and projects, and international accounting news. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: AICPA audit quality survey SEC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures AICPA Practice Considerations of ESG-related matters in an audit of financial statements GASB chair works on improving standards...

Learn about the AICPA’s recent audit quality survey, SEC updates on climate and ESG matters, new GASB standards and projects, and international accounting news. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Resources: AICPA audit quality survey SEC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rules on Climate-Related Disclosures AICPA Practice Considerations of ESG-related matters in an audit of financial statements GASB chair works on improving standards...

NJCPA member Joe Tarasco, CPA, is back to share his insights on several key trends expected to impact CPA firms in the rest of 2022 and beyond. He weighs in on the Great Resignation, flexible work arrangements, employee skill development, succession planning, technology adoption, advisory services and more. Resources: Learn more about Joe and Accountants Advisory Group Attend Joe’s session, “Trends in Public Accountant and Future Predictions,” at the NJCPA Convention & Expo, June 14-17 in Atla...

NJCPA member Joe Tarasco, CPA, is back to share his insights on several key trends expected to impact CPA firms in the rest of 2022 and beyond. He weighs in on the Great Resignation, flexible work arrangements, employee skill development, succession planning, technology adoption, advisory services and more. Resources: Learn more about Joe and Accountants Advisory Group Attend Joe’s session, “Trends in Public Accountant and Future Predictions,” at the NJCPA Convention & Expo, June 14-17 in Atla...

NJCPA member Joe Tarasco, CPA, is back to share his insights on several key trends expected to impact CPA firms in the rest of 2022 and beyond. He weighs in on the Great Resignation, flexible work arrangements, employee skill development, succession planning, technology adoption, advisory services and more. Resources: Learn more about Joe and Accountants Advisory Group Attend Joe’s session, “Trends in Public Accountant and Future Predictions,” at the NJCPA Convention & Expo, June 14-17 in Atla...

This episode covers changes to employee benefit plan audits, FASB’s proposed updates to reference rate reform guidance, important ERC accounting guidelines and PCAOB, SEC and U.S. DOL updates. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Additional resources: FASB Proposes Updates to Reference Rate Reform Guidance SAS 136, Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA PCAOB proposed requireme...