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.
This episode features Joseph Hunt, CPA, and Joseph Zapf, CPA, who are both managers at CliftonLarsonAllen. Joe and Joe discuss how they got started on their accounting journeys, their current impact on the profession, where they see the profession going and advice for the next generation. And find out where they weigh in on sweet vs. salty snacks, what superpower they’d like to have – and the controversial Taylor Ham vs. pork roll debate!
Topics discussed:
What influenced Joe Zapf to major in accounting and become a CPA
Joe Hunt’s first accounting job
What Joe Zapf wants his biggest professional contribution to be
The soft skill that has advanced Joe Hunt’s career the most
What Joe Zapf thinks the profession will look like in 10 years
Joe Hunt’s advice to those pursuing a CPA license
Lightening round!
Resources:
Connect with Joe Hunt (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-hunt-cpa-psa-0b9774a3/)
Connect with Joe Zapf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-zapf-cpa-7a499059/?isSelfProfile=false)
Watch all IssuesWatch Podcast episodes (https://njcpa.org/podcast)
20 Oct 2026
380: New Jersey’s Independent Contractor Crackdown
Strict new independent contractor classification rules officially went into effect in New Jersey on Oct. 1. NJBIA’s Jack Kelly breaks down what these rules mean for businesses and gig workers, the steep penalties for violations, why the state pushed them forward despite massive opposition, and what legal or legislative avenues remain to fight back.
Topics discussed:
Overview of the new rules
Penalties for violations
The policy and political impetus behind this
Why the opposition to the rules was not successful
What the Labor Commissioner is saying
Independent contractor rules in other states
The path forward
Resources:
NJBIA Employment & Labor Law advocacy (https://njbia.org/advocacy/issue-area/employment-labor-law/)
NJCPA Legislative Action Center (https://www.njcpa.org/stayinformed/advocacy/actioncenter)
Connect with Jack (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-kelly-396ab6266/)
Watch all IssuesWatch Podcast episodes (https://njcpa.org/podcast)
13 Oct 2026
379: A&A Update with Matt Charne – 10/13/26
In July 2026, the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 150, External Confirmations, which amends various sections of the auditing professional literature, mainly the guidance in AU-C 505, External Confirmations. Learn about the key elements of this new standard.
*** This episode qualifies for nano CPE credit. Find out more at https://njcpa.org/nano (https://njcpa.org/nano). ***
Resources:
AICPA Statement on Auditing Standards No. 150 (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/aicpa-statement-on-auditing-standards-no-150)
Accounting and auditing articles and events (https://www.njcpa.org/stayinformed/hubs/topics/auditing)
Join the Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group (https://njcpa.org/groups)
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