New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants

Growing wealth
Jun 15, 2026

NJCPA survey finds growing concerns over state’s economy

A new survey finds that NJCPA members support key Sherrill initiatives but expect New Jersey's economy and business climate to worsen in 2026.

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.

Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Address in the general assembly chambers of the State House on Feb. 25, 2025.
Mar 10, 2025

New Jersey CPAs express concerns over Murphy’s final budget proposal

The new poll from the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants found that 47% of respondents believe the state's economy will "get significantly worse" under the governor's proposed $58.1 billion spending plan.

Aiysha Johnson is CEO and executive director of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Oct 14, 2024

NJCPA leader: Recruiting a crucial issue facing accounting profession

"We’re trying to dispel myths" about the industry, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants CEO and Executive Director Aiysha Johnson told NJBIZ. "The reality is that opportunities in accounting are endless, with myriad well-paying pathways and specialties. CPAs make an impact on businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, governments, individuals and families."

The 2024 NJCPA Convention & Expo took place June 11-14 in Atlantic City.
Jun 24, 2024

NJCPA leader talks state of accounting industry: ‘There’s just a lot to be done’

CEO and Executive Director Aiysha (AJ) Johnson has spent her first year in the role meeting with the group's members, who said their top challenges include technology as well as attracting and retaining talent in the industry.

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.

A recent roundtable discussion on NJCPA’s history, industry challenges, areas of focus, its future and more included (from left) Rachael Bell, content and communications director; Theresa Hinton, chief operating officer; Sarah Krom, managing partner of SKC and Co. and the youngest NJCPA president when she served in 2018-19; Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, CEO and executive director; and Alan Sobel, managing principal of the New Jersey offices of CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) and NJCPA past president (2020-21).
Jan 8, 2024

NJCPA leaders plan for the future of 125-year-old organization

Since its beginnings, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants has grown into an organization with more than 13,000 members that it supports in a variety of ways, such as advocacy, educational resources, access to shared knowledge, and groups and committees that serve their interests.

Finance
Aug 2, 2023

NJ CPAs split over state’s economic outlook

There was increased optimism over 2022, according to the results of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants survey, which also explored the cost of doing business in the Garden State; industry challenges; and more.

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants held its 2023 Convention & Expo June 13-16 at the Borgata in Atlantic City.
Jun 26, 2023

NJCPA leaders gather to break barriers, find new opportunities

The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants' convention in Atlantic City brought together the industry to talk about trends and challenges, taxes, cybersecurity, emerging technology, policy issues, potential solutions, the Work for Credit pilot program and more.

Ralph Albert Thomas, CEO and executive director of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Oct 12, 2022

NJCPA’s Thomas announces retirement

After more than 20 years as the voice and face of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, Executive Director and CEO Ralph Albert Thomas said "it is time to find new frontiers."

Campbell's soup cans
Sep 26, 2022

NJCPA accepting FoodBank donations

Several firms in New Jersey and one in New York are collecting non-perishable items and monetary gifts for the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants’ 13th annual food drive.