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Garden State’s $1.5B agriculture industry ‘going strong’ thanks to innovation (updated)
With nearly 10,000 farms spread across 750,000 acres, New Jersey produces more than 100 different kinds of fruits and vegetables, from cranberries and peaches to cucumbers and asparagus.
NJCPA CEO opens up about accounting industry’s issues
"Everyone’s invested in the future of the profession," Aiysha Johnson told NJBIZ. "But they’re also concerned about the pipeline, attracting new people to come into accounting. Unfortunately, there are no fast answers. We have to start with students to create an awareness of the profession."
How forensic accountants dig deep to solve crimes
These specialists “start with many of the audit and other skills that accountants typically use, and then add a kind of improv to put pieces of a puzzle together. We’re looking at scraps of information, tracing cash deposits, withdrawals, wire transfers and other activity, and reviewing contracts and other documents. It’s like trying to put Humpty Dumpty back together again," Withum Partner [...]
Accountants share last-minute tax tips
In an effort to dull the pain and, possibly, reduce the bite of federal and state taxes, NJBIZ asked some CPAs for last-minute tips.
Practical steps for developing an ESG strategy
Accurate, timely and verifiable environmental, social and governance data is critical for any company.
Tech giving adopters a competitive advantage in real estate
The proliferation and evolution of property technology, the integration of AI and the availability data are helping practitioners to stand out from the competition, for now, but could eventually come to redefine who is relevant, and who is not.
Manufacturing groups try new approaches to solve employee shortage
There are more than 35,000 open manufacturing positions in N.J., according to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program. Here's what industry organizations are doing about it.
Innovative programs equip manufacturing’s next generation
The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program is working with a number of New Jersey educational institutions to equip students with the higher-level skills that are necessary for the many advanced jobs that are opening up.
How technology is transforming manufacturing processes
“[I]nnovations like artificial intelligence and machine learning will accelerate every aspect of manufacturing, including management and planning, scheduling, inspection and error detection, and inventory control," said Souran Manoochehri, chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology.
Why attorneys and the cannabis industry are a natural fit (updated)
While it might seem unexpected, lawyers who are getting into the blossoming industry say the move makes sense because the space is a complex one, filled with ever-shifting rules and regulations.
With overall spending down, law firms report uptick in NJ’s latest lobbying data
Demand for services set a record for the fourth consecutive year in 2022, with the total number of clients increasing by 2.6% over the year prior to 2,343.
High-profile cases highlight issue of cardiac arrest in young athletes
“The good news is that it’s not that common, but it certainly does happen,” said RWJBarnabas Health's Dr. Jeffrey Lander, who offered advice on what to know before hitting the field, as well as what to do in an emergency.
