NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast

New Jersey Society of CPAs
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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. 5D AGO

    342: A&A Update with Matt Charne – 2/3/26

    This episode examines a recent FASB Accounting Standards Update that focuses on accounting for seasoned loans.   *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. ***   Resources: ASU 2025-08: Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326) Purchased LoansAccounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    10 min

  2. JAN 27

    341: 4 Big Regulatory Issues Impacting CPAs

    James Cox, the AICPA’s vice president of state advocacy, joins us to discuss four important issues: the movement to provide additional pathways to CPA licensure, sales tax on professional services, deregulation of state boards of accountancy, and the impact of AI and other fintech issues on CPAs and the business community.   Topics discussed (all timestamps will need to be adjusted after the edits are made): Additional pathways to CPA licensureSales tax on professional servicesDeregulation of the professionImpact of AI and other fintech issues  Resources: CPAmobility.orgLegislative Action CenterNJ-CPA-PAC

    22 min

  3. JAN 20

    340: A&A Update with Matt Charne

    Get an overview of the recent guidance and clarifications issued by the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee.   *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. ***   Resources: PEEC Publishes Final Clarifications in the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct for Engagements Subject to SSAEsPEEC releases clarifying guidance on independence in SSAE engagementsAccounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    12 min

  4. JAN 13

    339: Emerging Leaders Share Book Club Insights

    Over the past six months, participants of the Emerging Leaders Book Club met to explore three powerful titles: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday. Three of the NJCPA members who led the book discussions — Matt Mojica, Brandon Ventura and Lexi Wilson — share why these books were chosen as well as the insights and “aha” moments that inspired them.   Topics discussed: Why these three books were chosenCommon themes across the booksInsights that stood outBig-picture messagesHow insights from the books can be applied in your careerFuture of the book club  Resources: Emerging Leaders meetings and eventsCareer Development Knowledge Hub

    25 min

  5. JAN 6

    338: A&A Update with Matt Charne – 1/6/26

    Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (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. Resources: FASB ASU 2023-09Accounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    29 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    337: CEO Conversations: Tom Angelo of HBK

    When HBK CPAs & Consultants moved its mid-Atlantic regional headquarters to the historic Bell Works in Holmdel, the firm’s managing principal and CEO, Tom Angelo, said he wanted the firm to provide the expertise to help small businesses grow beyond even what they might imagine for themselves. Hear from Tom about how HBK envisions the future of accounting, from staffing and talent, to private equity and the transformative potential — and challenges — of artificial intelligence.   Topics discussed: What drove HBK’s transformation into a multidisciplinary financial-services companyHow firms can balance growth with maintaining culture and service qualityHBK’s strategy on AI integrationHow HBK is adapting its staffing strategyImpact of AI on service offeringsQualities HBK looks for in young accountantsHow HBK has changed its training to reflect the firm’s evolving structure  Resources: Connect with TomFirm Management Knowledge Hub

    25 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    336: A&A Update with Matt Charne

    The PCAOB recently released new staff guidance on paragraph .10A of AS 1105, Audit Evidence, including illustrative examples that can help audit firms implement the requirements. This is particularly important given the growing use of artificial intelligence.   *** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano. ***   Resources: PCAOB Staff Guidance: Examples of Evaluating of Reliability of External Information Provided by the Company in Electronic FormAccounting and auditing articles and eventsJoin the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group

    12 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    335: What Visa’s New Data Program Means for Businesses

    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. Eric Cohen, CEO at Merchant Advocate, explains what this means for businesses and why CPAs need to be paying attention.   Topics discussed: What CEDP is and why Visa is moving away from the old systemImpacts that controllers, CFOs and public accountants should be preparing forCommon system and data problems that could cause business to fall out of complianceWhat CPAs should be asking their payment processors nowPreview of another big pending issue in the credit card processing world  Resources: Visa CEDP Explained: What Every B2B Merchant Needs to KnowLearn more about Merchant Advocate and their special offer for NJCPA membersBusiness Management Knowledge Hub  #IssuesWatch #podcast #visa #cedp

    15 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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