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James Cox, the AICPA’s VP of state advocacy, discusses 4 important issues: additional pathways to CPA licensure, sales tax on professional services, deregulation of state boards of accountancy, and the impact of AI on CPAs and the business community.

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Podcast Episode
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January 28, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Engagement letters are one of the best tools in a CPA’s risk management arsenal. Taking the time to update templates ahead of busy season can help protect you in the months ahead.

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6 Engagement Letter Tips for Busy Season
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January 26, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Get an overview of the recent guidance and clarifications issued by the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee in our latest 10-minute A&A update.

Watch: njcpa.org/stayinformed...

#IssuesWatch #podcast #accounting #AICPA #ethics #cpa
January 20, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Our upcoming free webinars for NJCPA members cover a wide range of topics:

🧠Unlocking Value with Intelligent Process Automation - Jan. 29
⭐NJ Programs & Resources for Business Success - Feb. 5 or 19
🪙IssuesWatch Live: NJ Budget Analysis - March 24 or 30

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NJCPA Membership+
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January 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Find out how understanding entity-level treatment, owner-level limitations and upcoming changes allows CPAs to help clients align charitable objectives with efficient tax outcomes.

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Charitable Contributions: Deduction Limits and Planning Considerations to Know
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January 15, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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In 2025, the Emerging Leaders Book Club explored 3 powerful titles: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday. Hear why these books were chosen & the inspiring and “aha” moments.
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Emerging Leaders Share Book Club Insights | IssuesWatch Podcast
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January 13, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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Exciting news!! Starting Feb. 11, CPA candidates in New Jersey will have a choice of two paths to licensure:

1️⃣ Existing path: 150 credits, one year of work experience & passing the CPA Exam
2️⃣ New path: bachelor's degree, two years of experience & passing the CPA Exam

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January 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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The NJCPA Nominating Committee has selected the following slate of officers for the 2026/27 year, which begins June 1, 2026: www.njcpa.org/article/2026...
2026/27 NJCPA Officers and Trustees Have Been Nominated
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January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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FASB ASU 2023-09 makes improvements to income tax disclosures. It’s already effective for public companies and will become effective for private companies soon. Get an overview of the changes in the latest A&A update.

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A&A Update with Matt Charne – 1/6/26 | IssuesWatch Podcast
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January 6, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Seasonal and permanent accounting/tax positions available:

Tax CPA in Morganville
Senior Tax Mgr. in Forked River/hybrid
Tax Accountant in Cranford
Seasonal Tax Preparer in New City, NY
Per Diem CPA/EA in Berkeley Heights/hybrid
CFO in Livingston
Per Diem Tax Preparer - Remote

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January 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Take advantage of your NJCPA member benefits by attending these free webinars:

🔓Unlocking Value with Intelligent Process Automation - 1/8 or 29
⬆️New Jersey Programs and Resources for Business Success - 2/5 or 19
🪙IssuesWatch Live: NJ Budget Analysis - 3/24 or 30

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December 22, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Hear from Tom Angelo, managing principal and CEO of HBK CPAs & Consultants, about how he envisions the future of accounting, from staffing and talent to private equity and the transformative potential — and challenges — of artificial intelligence.

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CEO Conversations: Tom Angelo of HBK | IssuesWatch Podcast
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December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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When the costs of tariffs are passed through to consumers, they inflate gross sales on invoices, which directly affects economic nexus determinations and liabilities for sales and use taxes, gross receipts taxes, and personal property taxes.

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The Many Ways Tariffs Inflate State Taxes
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December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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The latest issue of New Jersey CPA magazine is now available online (and coming soon to members' mailboxes).

Read it at www.njcpa.org/stayinformed...
December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Looking for an accounting or tax job? Get details and apply at jobs.njcpa.org/jobs/

Tax Accountant in Fairfield, NJ
Per Diem Tax Preparer in Rockaway, NJ
Controller (part-time) in South Orange, NJ
Tax Preparer (part-time) in Fairfield, NJ/hybrid
Per Diem CPA in Little Falls, NJ
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December 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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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.

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What Visa’s New Data Program Means for Businesses | IssuesWatch Podcast
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December 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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We've got some great webinars coming up that are free for NJCPA members:

🔥IssuesWatch Live: Professional Issues Update - 12/9 or 12/16
🔓Unlocking Value with Intelligent Process Automation - 1/8 or 1/29
🌟New Jersey Programs and Resources for Business Success - 2/5 or 2/19

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NJCPA Membership+
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December 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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In the latest episode of the IssuesWatch Podcast, hear about FASB’s recent analysis of what it’s costing companies to comply with the lease accounting standard.

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#IssuesWatch #podcast #accounting #fasb #leaseaccounting #cpa
A&A Update with Matt Charne - 11/25/25 | IssuesWatch Podcast
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November 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Contrary to almost every single poll, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill beat her Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli in the New Jersey Governor’s race by a whopping 13 points.

Watch the full interview with @rowanuniversity.bsky.social's Ben Dworkin: www.njcpa.org/stayinformed...
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Prior to the election, NJCPA members weighed in on their economic priorities for New Jersey's new governor. Similar to four years ago, reducing property taxes topped the list. Read the full report for more details and actionable solutions for all five priorities: www.njcpa.org/stayinformed...
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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This week's episode includes a discussion on an SEC proposal to change the frequency of reporting and the implications of doing so. It also highlights a new tool from NASBA to help with CPA license mobility as states continue to adopt multiple pathways to CPA licensure.

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A&A Update with Matt Charne – 11/11/25 | IssuesWatch Podcast
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November 11, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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The solution to never being replaced by software, technology and AI is to do what software, technology and AI can never do: be a human.

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3 Ways CPAs Can Future Proof Themselves Amid a Software, Tech and AI Boom
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November 10, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Today’s retirees are living longer, working later and reimagining what this phase of life looks like. "It’s our role to help them clarify what they want the rest of their life to look like — and how to finance it with precision," says Sal Schibell, CPA.

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Rethinking Retirement: Helping Clients Set Goals, Define Purpose and Plan with Precision
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November 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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As finance teams face mounting pressures, many are turning to outsourcing as a strategic solution. Hear about a new report from FEI and CohnReznick about how outsourcing in finance and accounting is evolving in the age of AI.

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Financial and Accounting Outsourcing in the Age of AI | IssuesWatch Podcast
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November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Internships are an important part of career development, both for the intern and the employer. Firms that provide internships are inspiring the next generation of accountants by showing talented young professionals everything the firm and the profession has to offer.

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Internships: Putting Knowledge to the Test
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October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM