2026 NJBIZ Finance Power List
The 2026 NJBIZ Finance Power List spotlights finance leaders adapting to AI, rising costs and market complexity while keeping human judgment central.
NJCPA names Deloitte’s Lovasz president for 2026-27
Longtime member and Deloitte Managing Director Christopher Lovasz will succeed John Szczomak in the role.
Montclair State leads NJ accounting degree programs
The latest NJBIZ compilation ranks New Jersey’s top accounting degree programs based on the number of degrees awarded in 2025.
Fractional CFO services gain traction with small, growing businesses
Part-time financial offerings are rising as small businesses seek strategic guidance, cash flow insight and growth planning without a full-time CFO.
Diversity push aims to address CPA shortage in accounting
One solution to the accounting shortage could involve an untapped resource: minority and women accountants, who are currently underrepresented in the ranks of the profession.
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.
SAX expands with Scheidel Sullivan Lanni acquisition
The Parsippany-based accounting, tax and advisory acquired Scheidel, Sullivan & Lanni and Sierra Financial Advisors, adding hundreds of staff members and $4.5 billion in AUM.
Prager Metis taps Roth as next CEO
Prager Metis named Lori Roth chief executive officer and Stuart Mayer as COO, advancing the global accounting firm’s growth strategy and operational capabilities.
NJ CPA licensure reform bill awaits signature
New Jersey’s bipartisan reform measure awaits a signature from either Gov. Phil Murphy or Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to create new pathways for accountants and update practice mobility rules.
Geltrude on leadership, firm growth and becoming ‘top dog’
"America's Accountant" Dan Geltrude discusses leadership lessons, credibility and more in part two of NJBIZ’s conversation tied to his new book.
How AI is transforming New Jersey’s accounting firms
CPA organizations such as KPMG, EisnerAmper and LMC are using artificial intelligence to enhance audits, tax work and client service while keeping the human touch.
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.

















