IssuesWatch Podcast

Year-end tax planning is upon us! Nicole and her guest, Laurie Smith, provide a rundown of tax issues individuals and companies should consider before the calendar switches to 2024. Topics include shifting income and deductions, retirement plan contributions and distributions, bonus depreciation, reporting digital assets, and more.

Brad and Frank discuss a recent accounting standard update from the Financial Accountant Standards Board regarding segment reporting as well as recent remarks from the PCAOB chair regarding improving audit quality.

Have you been charged an extra 3% at your local restaurant when you pay by credit card? Credit card surcharging and cash discounts are becoming more and more prevalent. But what are the rules around these programs, and how can businesses make sure they’re compliant? Eric Cohen, CEO of Merchant Advocate (an NJCPA member benefit provider), shed some light and provide guidance.

What are recent graduates looking for in an accounting career – and how can firms match up to that to recruit and retain staff? Host Sean Stein Smith discusses this and other issues with Lauren Dunn, chief people officer at Wiss, and Joe Hunt, CPA, assurance manager at CLA.