Strategies to Win the Talent Race

Businesses may not have access to a big budget, but they can find cost effective ways to hire and onboard, smarter and faster, while also offering creative, low- to no-cost benefits to help with retention.

How ACT Earned the Trust of New Jersey’s CPA Firms

Before founding ACT, Frank Riina dreamed of stopping the bad guys as an FBI agent. Today, he leads a team that does exactly that—just in cyberspace. For more than two decades, ACT has quietly become the go-to IT partner for CPA firms across New Jersey, protecting their data, uptime, and reputations. In this collection, you’ll hear directly from accounting professionals across New Jersey who faced real tech challenges and found peace of mind with ACT. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to feel supported, secure, and seen—this is your proof.

Inside the Weekend That Saved a CPA Firm from Ransomware—and Ruin

When a mid-sized New Jersey CPA firm was hit by a ransomware attack late on a Friday—with no internal IT support and tax season looming—they turned to ACT for urgent help. Over the course of one intense weekend, ACT’s team secured their network, restored critical data, and began transforming a vulnerable tech environment into a resilient, secure infrastructure tailored to the unique demands of accounting professionals. This case study highlights how ACT’s deep industry expertise, 24/7 response, and strategic Managed Services helped turn a worst-case scenario into a long-term success story for a firm that now works with confidence and peace of mind.

Defense of Accounting Firms

Melissa concentrates her practice on commercial litigation and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. She defends accounting firms in disputes regarding alleged failure to detect fraudulent activity in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and New York.

Business Tax

Our Business Tax attorneys appreciate the nuances and complexities of diverse business practices and variable entities that require skilled tax planning to execute their business plans in a tax-effective manner. Our practice group combines years of technical tax experience with practical business applications to address the multifaceted intricacies in such areas as federal and state taxation, U.S. and cross-border connections and business formation, reorganization and dissolution transactions.

Employee Retention: How to Stop the Revolving Door

Employee turnover costs $9,379 per employee, on average. Have you invested in hiring good people, only to find out they’re leaving soon after they start? Businesses often need a better strategy to help keep valuable employees. 

CompassMSP

CompassMSP: Managed IT and Cybersecurity solutions designed to unleash your business's full potential. 

Top Regulatory Issues for 2025 - How Businesses Can Prepare

The new year will bring regulatory and legislative changes with it. With a new administration coming, even more changes can be expected. To help employers prepare, Paychex compliance professionals have identified top regulatory issues most likely to impact companies in 2025:

• Tax credit changes
• AI and privacy regulations
• Retirement savings legislation
• Wage and hour updates
• Mandatory paid leave programs

NJCPA Success Stories

“The NJCPA is proud to attest that our premiere partner, Merchant Advocate, has demonstrated their expertise in the complex world of credit card processing. Since 2016, they have saved the NJCPA tens of thousands of dollars. Their in-depth knowledge allows them to identify hidden fees and negotiate lower rates, ensuring we keep more of our hard-earned funds.”

—Theresa Hinton, NJCPA Chief Operating Officer

What’s With All of the Credit Card Surcharges?

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? 

IssuesWatch Podcast

A weekly podcast covering legislative news, accounting and auditing updates, economic updates and other issues impacting the accounting profession. 

New Jersey CPA Magazine - Summer 2024

This issue features articles on crafting financial narratives, options for pre-retirees, using PowerBI and dashboards, and more. 

CAMICO Policyholder Testimonial - Rob Greulich, CPA, MST

After being a longtime policyholder with a different insurance carrier, managing shareholder Robert Greulich shares why he confidently switched to CAMICO and on the upgrades he's appreciated, such as personable and responsive customer service and easy access to CPA-specific resources.

New Jersey CPA Magazine - Fall 2024

The fall 2024 issue of New Jersey CPA magazine features articles on the state of accounting education, preventing and detecting occupational fraud, AI and more.