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New Jersey CPA Society Announces Ovation Awards

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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants ‘ has announced that 40 individuals are the recipients of its 2024 Ovation Awards in seven categories: Lifetime Leader; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Exceptional Educators; Emerging Leaders; Impact; Innovation; and Women to Watch.

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New Jersey Society of CPAs Opens Scholarship Applications for Accounting Students

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Marking its 65 th year of scholarship distribution, the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) is accepting applications for its accounting scholarships. College sophomores or second-year students who are enrolled in an accounting program or have a concentration in accounting at a New Jersey college.

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Emerging Trends in Accounting Education

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What’s the state of accounting education today? In the latest episode of the IssuesWatch Podcast, three college accounting educators – who are also CPAs – discuss enrollment trends, shifts in curriculum, accommodating varied learning styles, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workforce, alternative pathways to CPA and more.

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AICPA News – July 2025

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David Samayoa Alvarado (New York), a graduate of Ramapo College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and a Bachelor of Science in finance, is employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in New York, NY. Log In Need more information? © 2025 Firmworks, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Special Report: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Sick excuses

Accounting Today

Alvarez did not have a PTIN and admitted that in 2019 and 2020 she misrepresented taxpayers eligibility for education credits and deducted fictitious business expenses from their taxable income to reduce tax liabilities and inflate refunds. All rights reserved. The tax loss totaled $356,881. Sentencing is Sept. to the U.S.

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Understanding NYC’s 401(k) Rules for Startups: A Guide for Small Employers

Shay CPA

Heres a brief overview: New Jersey: Employers with 25 or more employees must either offer a qualified retirement plan or enroll workers in the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Program. Human Interest : Designed for small businesses, with automated payroll integration, employee education, and low administrative costs.