NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast

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This timely podcast from the New Jersey Society of CPAs covers the latest issues impacting CPAs and accounting professionals in New Jersey. Topics range from legislative initiatives to accounting and auditing updates to economic issues and more.

  1. 4D AGO

    A&A Update with Matt Charne – 5/5/26

    Understand what a financial resilience review is and what it examines, the warning signs CPAs should be watching for in nonprofit financials and how this type of assessment helps organizations move from reactive to resilient.   *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. ***   Resources: Accounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    16 min

  2. APR 28

    354: From Ports to Refunds: Understanding Tariffs Today

    For businesses in New Jersey and across the country, tariffs are a significant line item with massive implications for cash flow and supply chain stability. The landscape just shifted dramatically when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that billions of dollars in tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have been declared unlawful. Whether you’re a business owner wondering if you’re eligible for a refund or a CPA looking to provide critical guidance to your clients, our guest William McDevitt, CPA, shareholder at WilkinGuttenplan, provides the roadmap for protecting your bottom line.   Topics discussed: How a tariff moves from “ship to entry,” and where businesses are most exposed in that processThe Supreme Court’s recent decision on tariffsHow businesses determine whether they’re eligible for a refundHow the refund portal is workingWhy businesses need to monitor and protect their refundAppeals process for claims that are rejectedWhy the refunds aren’t just automatically being processedExamples of how tariff issues play out for businessesShould businesses keep their tariff refunds?What CPAs should be asking their clients and businesses right nowHow businesses and CPAs should think about tariffs in the long-term  Resources: Slides to accompany this episodeInternational Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) Duty Refunds (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)CAPE Tariff Refund Portal — What CPAs and Firms Need to Know (AICPA)

    23 min

  3. APR 21

    Understanding the Surge in New Jersey Utility Rates

    New Jersey residents are feeling the burn at the meter as energy prices continue to outpace national averages. But while the numbers on your bill are clear, the reasons behind the surge are anything but simple. Janice Fuller, partner at Princeton Public Affairs Group, pulls back the curtain on the complex web of factors driving our utility rates and discusses what the future holds for New Jersey’s energy market.   Topics discussed: Factors that impact energy pricesThe impact of artificial intelligence on energy usageExplanation of PJMComparison with surrounding statesImpact of former Governor Murphy’s energy policiesMeasures that lawmakers can take  Resources: The Reality of the Renewable Energy Provisions of the New Jersey Energy Master Plan

    24 min

  4. APR 14

    352: A&A Update with Matt Charne - 4/14/26

    This episode reviews recently published guidance from the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) that helps companies manage risks related to generative artificial intelligence (AI).   *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. ***   Resources: COSO Releases Practical Roadmap for Managing Generative AI Risks and ControlsAccounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    12 min

  5. APR 7

    351: Inside Governor Sherrill’s $60.7 Billion Proposed Budget

    Is New Jersey’s newest budget proposal truly fiscally responsible? Jeff Kaszerman welcomes Dale Florio (Princeton Public Affairs Group) and Chris Emigholz (NJBIA) to break down Governor Mikie Sherrill’s FY2027 spending plan. From corporate tax deduction changes and fees to record school aid and property tax relief, we explore what this budget means for New Jersey’s business climate and whether NJCPA members believe it’s a step in the right direction.   Topics discussed: Budget highlightsOverall impressions of the budgetFiscal responsibilityImpact of federal funding changesProperty taxesProposed changes to two business tax deductionsProposed Medicaid fee for employersPolitical landscapeClosing thoughts about the proposed budget  Resources: New Jersey budgetNew Jersey Homeowner’s Guide to Property TaxesRebates, Reform and Reality: The State of New Jersey’s Property Taxes

    34 min

  6. MAR 31

    350: A&A Update with Matt Charne

    The episode covers the last of the Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued at the end of 2025. ASU 2025-12 – Codification Changes includes changes related to terminology, EPS accounting, credit losses and receivables, not-for-profit guidance and more.   *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. ***   Resources: Accounting Standards Update 2025-12 – Codification ChangesAccounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    17 min

  7. MAR 24

    349: Rebates, Reform and Reality: The State of New Jersey’s Property Taxes

    New Jersey is famous for many things, but its nation-leading property tax rates usually top the list of resident grievances. In this episode, we sit down with Marc Pfeiffer, senior policy fellow at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, to demystify the complex machinery behind property taxes. Marc breaks down the fundamental mechanics of why the rates are so high, how property taxes are calculated and where the money goes — ultimately addressing the age-old question: Are we actually getting what we pay for?   Topics discussed: How New Jersey property taxes are determined and distributedWhy New Jersey leads the nation in tax rates compared to neighborsIs the higher cost justified by the services being provided?Why it has proven so politically difficult to reduce property taxes in New JerseyChanges to property tax relief programs proposed in Governor Sherrill’s budgetRealistic reforms that could actually move the needleWhy taxpayers receive relief payments instead of lower bills  Resources: New Jersey Homeowner’s Guide to Property TaxesNew Jersey property tax relief programsNew Jersey budget

    28 min

  8. MAR 17

    348: A&A Update with Matt Charne - 3/17/26

    This episode examines how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming audit work by CPAs.   *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. ***   Resources: Article: How AI is transforming the audit – and what it means for CPAsAccounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    14 min
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This timely podcast from the New Jersey Society of CPAs covers the latest issues impacting CPAs and accounting professionals in New Jersey. Topics range from legislative initiatives to accounting and auditing updates to economic issues and more.

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  • Creator
    New Jersey Society of CPAs
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    344
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast
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