accountants

In 2023, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) marked its 125th anniversary serving the needs of and empowering accounting and finance professionals in the Garden State.
Jun 2, 2026

NJCPA names Deloitte’s Lovasz president for 2026-27

Longtime member and Deloitte Managing Director Christopher Lovasz will succeed John Szczomak in the role.

Accounting
Feb 12, 2026

New Jersey’s new CPA licensure pathway law takes effect

The new CPA licensure legislation adds additional routes to a career in the profession, with bachelor’s degree, work experience and CPA exam.

Dan Geltrude founded Geltrude & Co. in Nutley in 1995.
Dec 9, 2025

Geltrude turns lessons from his dogs into business book

"America's Accountant" Dan Geltrude shares lessons with NJBIZ inspired by Apollo and Annie from his new publication blending personal insight with leadership.

Human resources
Oct 13, 2025

CPA firms tackle accountant shortage with new strategies

Agencies such as Wiss, Grassi and Goldstein Lieberman are using AI, ESOPs and creative recruiting to attract talent.

List: Accounting
Jun 25, 2025

Ernst & Young leads list of accounting firms by CPAs in NJ

With 689 Certified Public Accountants in state, the global company tops the latest ranking of accounting firms, based on the number of professionals in New Jersey.

2025 NJBIZ Power Finance
Jun 23, 2025

Presenting the 2025 NJBIZ Finance Power List

The honorees in this compilation have demonstrated exceptional abilities in a wide array of financial services – from auditing and tax to investment banking to finance-related IT assistance.

John Szczomak, 2025-26 president of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
Jun 3, 2025

NJCPA names Szczomak president, targets CPA pipeline

Succeeding WilkinGuttenplan Principal June Toth, Smolin, Lupin & Co. member John Szczomak plans to focus on CPA pipeline challenges and more during his term.

Accountants
May 16, 2025

Legislation offers new path to CPA licensure in NJ

The new bill "is a significant step in removing unnecessary obstacles to become a CPA in NJ," Dan Geltrude, founder of Nutley’s Geltrude & Co., told NJBIZ.

Tax time
Oct 14, 2024

During tax season, efficiency is a top priority for CPA firms

Time management is a top issue for accounting and tax professionals, followed by concerns about racing against the clock and an industrywide talent shortage, according to a recent survey. We spoke with local pros to see how they’re handling the situation.

Economic crystal ball
Jul 24, 2024

New NJCPA survey examines state, national economic conditions

More than 50% of respondents said they advised a New Jersey-based business client to consider relocation due to the high cost of doing business, according to findings from the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Joseph Chorba, principal at WilkinGuttenplan, fields questions from students about his journey in accounting during NJCPA’s Accelerating Scholars in Accounting event May 16, 2024.
May 28, 2024

NJCPA holds inaugural event for college accounting students

Accelerating Scholars in Accounting, which took place at the organization's Roseland offices, featured interactive discussions about the profession and becoming a CPA.

HR management
Apr 8, 2024

Baby-boomer CPAs scout out next generation of leaders

Facing a shortage of qualified accountants, an increasing number of firms are staring at a potential succession crisis. However, some started planning decades ago and managed to avoid the demographic time bomb.