NJCPA TechTalk Podcast: Recent Episodes
New Jersey Society of CPAs
Discussing the impact and practical applications of blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, data analytics and more.
Host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, sits down with Mark Eckerle, CPA, senior manager at Withum and leader of the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group, to discuss what’s going on with blockchain and cryptocurrency. They look back over what’s happened in 2021 and discuss predictions for 2022, with a focus on audit and attest implications.
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Starting in January 2022, the TechTalk Podcast is merging with the NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast. You’ll be able to get all the tech-related content we’ve been bringing to you via TechTalk — as well as many other topics impacting the CPA profession — in one place. Be sure to subscribe to IssuesWatch in your favorite podcast app or subscribe to the NJCPA’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/njcpa so you don’t miss any episodes going forward.
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There are ongoing questions, and a level of confusion, surrounding taxation of cryptocurrency and digital transactions. NJCPA member Karolis Matulis, CPA, CVA, manager at WilkinGuttenplan, provides an update on crypto taxation issues on the federal and state levels, including pending federal legislation. He and host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, also discuss how CPAs can help clients manage cryptocurrency reporting.
Learn more:
- NJCPA Cryptocurrency Knowledge Hub
- NJCPA Webinar: Crypto Trends & Updates – What the Profession Should Know, Jan. 12 or Jan. 19
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Starting in January 2022, the TechTalk Podcast is merging with the NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast. You’ll be able to get all the tech-related content we’ve been bringing to you via TechTalk — as well as many other topics impacting the CPA profession — in one place. Be sure to subscribe to IssuesWatch in your favorite podcast app or subscribe to the NJCPA’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/njcpa so you don’t miss any episodes going forward.
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Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are coming to the forefront as key player in the digital currency market. But what are the accounting and tax implications? Cryptocurrency expert Joey Ryan, CPA, CFO at TrustSwap and co-founder of Gilded, joins host Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, to discuss what NFTs are, whether they’re here to stay, and the challenges and opportunities they present for CPAs.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Gilded blog – https://blog.gilded.finance/
- AICPA blockchain and distributed ledger articles and resources - https://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/informationtechnology/resources/blockchain.html
- Wall Street Blockchain Alliance - https://www.wsba.co/
What is ESG and what does it mean for business? In this episode, host Sean Stein Smith discusses the challenges and opportunities for CPAs when it comes to environmental, social and governance issues - as well as technologies and other resources that are available to assist.
- The Next Wave of Automation: ESG Data - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/05/07/the-next-wave-of-automation-esg-data/?sh=5800201630dd
- Using Automation to Drive ESG and Sustainability in Banking and Financial Services - https://www.uipath.com/blog/industry-solutions/using-automation-drive-sustainability-banking-and-financial
- Webinar: What CPAs Need to Know About ESG – offered on Sept. 30 and Oct. 6 - https://njcpa.org/plus
- NJCPA ESG Knowledge Hub – https://njcpa.org/hub/esg
In this month’s episode, host Sean Stein Smith sits down with tax guru Nicole DeRosa, CPA, of Wiss & Company to talk about hot-button tax issues; the impact of remote work on workflows and efficiency; and the tech tools she’s found particularly useful for herself, her firm and her clients.
If you're a new CPA or aspiring to be one, find out the skills you need to have beyond technical accounting knowledge. Hear from NJCPA member Phil Sookram, assistant professor of accounting at Saint Peter's University, about why Excel proficiency, project management and communication/presentation skills are vital for everyone entering the accounting profession.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Top 5 Excel Skills for Entry-Level Staff
- CPA Evolution
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When even the largest of companies with substantial IT budgets get hacked, what can you and your company do to protect yourselves - especially if you have employees working from home? Cybersecurity and technology expert Anthony Mongeluzo, president of PCS, is here to provide important advice and guidance.
As more people and businesses use cryptocurrency, it’s important to keep up-to-date on trends, rules and tax issues. We turned to Shehan Chandraskera, head of tax strategy at CoinTracker, to provide a crypto update – non-fungible tokens, tax issues, recordkeeping requirements and more – as well as predictions for the remainder of 2021.
Is fraud more prevalent in today’s remote work environment? How can a CPA effectively conduct a fraud investigation when most people are working remotely? In this episode, we discuss these issues and more with Melissa Dardani, CPA, founder of MD Advisory. And since Melissa is also the leader of the NJCPA Cannabis Interest Group, we also tapped her to provide an update on the state of the cannabis industry in New Jersey.
- Fraud articles and resources – https://njcpa.org/topics/fraud
- Cannabis news and articles – https://njcpa.org/topics/cannabis
- Join the NJCPA Emerging Technologies or Cannabis interest groups – https://njcpa.org/groups
In this episode, Sean speaks with Garrett Wagner, CPA, CITP, founder and CEO of C3 Evolution Group. As an accounting futurist, Garrett shares his thoughts and experiences on what CPAs need to do to grow, lead and develop a future-looking firm.
Learn more about Garrett:
- LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettwagnercpa/
- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSNJlNEMG07MsgYCF6wcgxA
- Twitter - @garrettwagner37
Few things have had a greater impact on the audit and assurance functions than the remote work environment and the use of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. In this episode, host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, dives into these issues with Mark Eckerle, CPA, manager in the emerging technology group at Withum and vice leader of the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group.
In this inaugural episode of the NJCPA TechTalk Podcast, host Sean Stein Smith, CPA, discusses four top technology issues impacting CPAs in 2021: remote work, cybersecurity, automation/AI/RPA and blockchain/crypto.
Work from home study via SHRM - https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/all-things-work/pages/the-workplace-in-2025.aspx
Remote cybersecurity via Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2020/07/22/remote-cybersecurity-the-risks-when-working-from-home/?sh=4775c51d5954
Automation via Botkeeper - https://www.botkeeper.com/blog/the-advanced-guide-to-automation-in-the-accounting-industry
OCC blockchain & crypto update via Coindesk - https://www.coindesk.com/occ-banks-stablecoin-payments
This monthly podcast discusses the impact and practical applications of blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, data analytics and more. It is hosted by NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group leader Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA. Starting on Jan. 14, 2021, episodes will be released the second Thursday of every month.