Episodes

March 29, 2022

114: New Jersey Budget Analysis

Is Governor Murphy’s $49 billion proposed budget for New Jersey’s 2023 fiscal year good or bad for New Jersey residents and business owners? While there are no new taxes or tax increases, is this level of spending sustainable? And what are the prospects that major changes will be made as the proposed budget is scrutinized by the Legislature? Tune in to the latest episode of the IssuesWatch Podcast when two public policy experts weigh in on all of these questions and more. Additional resources: ...
March 29, 2022

114: New Jersey Budget Analysis

Is Governor Murphy’s $49 billion proposed budget for New Jersey’s 2023 fiscal year good or bad for New Jersey residents and business owners? While there are no new taxes or tax increases, is this level of spending sustainable? And what are the prospects that major changes will be made as the proposed budget is scrutinized by the Legislature? Tune in to the latest episode of the IssuesWatch Podcast when two public policy experts weigh in on all of these questions and more. Additional resources: ...
March 22, 2022

113: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 3/22/22

This episode includes FASB updates and reminders regarding goodwill, going concern and more, as well as an important single audit reminder for healthcare entities that received COVID relief funding. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Additional resources: FASB ASU 2014-15: Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern Join the A&A Standards Interest Group Upcoming A&A CPE programs
March 22, 2022

113: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 3/22/22

This episode includes FASB updates and reminders regarding goodwill, going concern and more, as well as an important single audit reminder for healthcare entities that received COVID relief funding. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Additional resources: FASB ASU 2014-15: Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern Join the A&A Standards Interest Group Upcoming A&A CPE programs
March 22, 2022

113: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 3/22/22

This episode includes FASB updates and reminders regarding goodwill, going concern and more, as well as an important single audit reminder for healthcare entities that received COVID relief funding. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Additional resources: FASB ASU 2014-15: Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern Join the A&A Standards Interest Group Upcoming A&A CPE programs
March 15, 2022

112: Musings of a CPA Turned Journalist (Part 2)

The accounting profession is grappling with a staffing shortage. Is the issue that CPAs are leaving firms to work in corporate accounting? Are fewer people pursuing accounting careers? Is the 150-hour requirement an impediment? In part two of our interview with former CPA Caleb Newquist, he provides his perspective and recommendations based on his years working in the profession and as a journalist covering the profession. Links and resources: Listen to part 1 CPA Pipeline Knowledge Hub Divers...
March 15, 2022

112: Musings of a CPA Turned Journalist (Part 2)

The accounting profession is grappling with a staffing shortage. Is the issue that CPAs are leaving firms to work in corporate accounting? Are fewer people pursuing accounting careers? Is the 150-hour requirement an impediment? In part two of our interview with former CPA Caleb Newquist, he provides his perspective and recommendations based on his years working in the profession and as a journalist covering the profession. Links and resources: Listen to part 1 CPA Pipeline Knowledge Hub Divers...
March 15, 2022

112: Musings of a CPA Turned Journalist (Part 2)

The accounting profession is grappling with a staffing shortage. Is the issue that CPAs are leaving firms to work in corporate accounting? Are fewer people pursuing accounting careers? Is the 150-hour requirement an impediment? In part two of our interview with former CPA Caleb Newquist, he provides his perspective and recommendations based on his years working in the profession and as a journalist covering the profession. Links and resources: Listen to part 1 CPA Pipeline Knowledge Hub Divers...
March 8, 2022

111: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 3/8/22

Our latest episode includes FASB updates on inventory, goodwill and government assistance; a reminder about pass-through entity tax accounting; an AICPA peer review alert on engagements outside the peer review year window and clarification on SEC-registered broker/dealers; important cybersecurity considerations during an audit; and the top five focus areas from the Deloitte Audit Committee Practices Report. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano....
March 8, 2022

111: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 3/8/22

Our latest episode includes FASB updates on inventory, goodwill and government assistance; a reminder about pass-through entity tax accounting; an AICPA peer review alert on engagements outside the peer review year window and clarification on SEC-registered broker/dealers; important cybersecurity considerations during an audit; and the top five focus areas from the Deloitte Audit Committee Practices Report. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano....
March 8, 2022

111: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 3/8/22

Our latest episode includes FASB updates on inventory, goodwill and government assistance; a reminder about pass-through entity tax accounting; an AICPA peer review alert on engagements outside the peer review year window and clarification on SEC-registered broker/dealers; important cybersecurity considerations during an audit; and the top five focus areas from the Deloitte Audit Committee Practices Report. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano....
March 1, 2022

110: Musings of a CPA Turned Journalist (Part 1)

In 2009, Caleb Newquist left his public accounting career and became the founding editor of a website that has become a one-of-a-kind, irreverent voice of the accounting profession. Hear about his journey, his observations about the profession and his new venture producing a true-crime fraud podcast with a CPA/comedian (yes, there is such a person!). Links and resources: Oh My Fraud podcast Gusto Going Concern
March 1, 2022

110: Musings of a CPA Turned Journalist (Part 1)

In 2009, Caleb Newquist left his public accounting career and became the founding editor of a website that has become a one-of-a-kind, irreverent voice of the accounting profession. Hear about his journey, his observations about the profession and his new venture producing a true-crime fraud podcast with a CPA/comedian (yes, there is such a person!). Links and resources: Oh My Fraud podcast Gusto Going Concern
March 1, 2022

110: Musings of a CPA Turned Journalist (Part 1)

In 2009, Caleb Newquist left his public accounting career and became the founding editor of a website that has become a one-of-a-kind, irreverent voice of the accounting profession. Hear about his journey, his observations about the profession and his new venture producing a true-crime fraud podcast with a CPA/comedian (yes, there is such a person!). Links and resources: Oh My Fraud podcast Gusto Going Concern
Feb. 25, 2022

109: Top 3 Ways to Improve DEI

Is the accounting profession making progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? What factors separate leaders from laggards? Are there tools and processes to assist? Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, gets answers to these questions from Withum’s Bill Bradshaw, and they discuss the top three ways CPAs can improve DEI at their firm or company. Resources: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Knowledge Hub Free webinar on April 25 or 28: Diversifying Accounting Talent: Actionable Solutions for Progres...
Feb. 25, 2022

109: Top 3 Ways to Improve DEI

Is the accounting profession making progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? What factors separate leaders from laggards? Are there tools and processes to assist? Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, gets answers to these questions from Withum’s Bill Bradshaw, and they discuss the top three ways CPAs can improve DEI at their firm or company. Resources: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Knowledge Hub Free webinar on April 25 or 28: Diversifying Accounting Talent: Actionable Solutions for Progres...
Feb. 25, 2022

109: Top 3 Ways to Improve DEI

Is the accounting profession making progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? What factors separate leaders from laggards? Are there tools and processes to assist? Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, gets answers to these questions from Withum’s Bill Bradshaw, and they discuss the top three ways CPAs can improve DEI at their firm or company. Resources: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Knowledge Hub Free webinar on April 25 or 28: Diversifying Accounting Talent: Actionable Solutions for Progres...
Feb. 22, 2022

108: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 2/22/22

The AICPA and SEC have issued numerous updates and proposed rule changes ranging from compliance audits to peer review to enhancing private fund investor protection and more. Get the details in this 10-minute rundown. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Additional resources: AICPA TQA addresses health care accounting for items free of charge received for distribution AICPA exposure draft to amend standards for compliance audits Clarifie...
Feb. 22, 2022

108: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 2/22/22

The AICPA and SEC have issued numerous updates and proposed rule changes ranging from compliance audits to peer review to enhancing private fund investor protection and more. Get the details in this 10-minute rundown. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Additional resources: AICPA TQA addresses health care accounting for items free of charge received for distribution AICPA exposure draft to amend standards for compliance audits Clarifie...
Feb. 22, 2022

108: A&A Update with Brad Muniz – 2/22/22

The AICPA and SEC have issued numerous updates and proposed rule changes ranging from compliance audits to peer review to enhancing private fund investor protection and more. Get the details in this 10-minute rundown. *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. *** Additional resources: AICPA TQA addresses health care accounting for items free of charge received for distribution AICPA exposure draft to amend standards for compliance audits Clarifie...
Feb. 15, 2022

107: Bankers Weigh in on Pressing New Jersey Issues

PPP forgiveness, cannabis, mergers and acquisitions — how does the banking industry weigh in on these and other pressing issues? Hear from John McWeeney and Mike Affuso of NJBankers, the premier organization representing New Jersey’s banking industry, about how banks have adapted to the pandemic, the status of PPP loans and forgiveness, lending trends, serving the cannabis industry, and how mergers and acquisitions have impacted banks.
Feb. 15, 2022

107: Bankers Weigh in on Pressing New Jersey Issues

PPP forgiveness, cannabis, mergers and acquisitions — how does the banking industry weigh in on these and other pressing issues? Hear from John McWeeney and Mike Affuso of NJBankers, the premier organization representing New Jersey’s banking industry, about how banks have adapted to the pandemic, the status of PPP loans and forgiveness, lending trends, serving the cannabis industry, and how mergers and acquisitions have impacted banks.
Feb. 15, 2022

107: Bankers Weigh in on Pressing New Jersey Issues

PPP forgiveness, cannabis, mergers and acquisitions — how does the banking industry weigh in on these and other pressing issues? Hear from John McWeeney and Mike Affuso of NJBankers, the premier organization representing New Jersey’s banking industry, about how banks have adapted to the pandemic, the status of PPP loans and forgiveness, lending trends, serving the cannabis industry, and how mergers and acquisitions have impacted banks.
Feb. 10, 2022

106: Tax Update with Nicole DeRosa – 2/10/22

Get important tax updates on all things crypto, including determining ordinary income versus capital gains; tax treatment for mining, staking and rewards; crypto trading; wash sales; broker reporting; and more. Additional resources: A primer on the tax treatment of block rewards March 2 webinar: Crypto Tax Overview, Regulatory Update & FAQs March 30 webinar: A Deeper Dive on Crypto Taxes – DeFi, NFTs and Stablecoins Additional crypto articles, resources and events *** NOTE: To earn nano CPE c...