IssuesWatch Podcast

New Jersey has a $54.3 billion budget for its 2024 fiscal year. It’s $1 billion higher than the budget Governor Murphy proposed several months ago, and it passed at the last moment. Find out what’s included, and why the budget process is being criticized.

Host and crypto expert Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, provides updates on cryptoasset accounting and taxation, including FASB accounting changes, NFT taxation, crypto tax assessment and collection, and market and regulatory headlines applicable to accountants. He also provides five key questions CPAs should ask clients who are interested in getting involved with cryptoassets. And he wraps it up with his cryptoasset predictions for the rest of 2023.

The process of applying for a cannabis license in New Jersey is long and complicated. Fortunately, there’s a free new program to help. Penni Wild joins us to talk about the Cannabis Training Academy that is being launched by the New Jersey Business Action Center – and how CPAs can help in the licensing process.

How can and should auditors leverage artificial intelligence? Brad and Frank take a look at the pros and cons. ​