New Jersey Society of CPAs Hosts 2023 Convention & Expo on Breaking Through Barriers to Launch New Opportunities

ROSELAND, N.J. — The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) will host its 2023 Convention & Expo, themed “Breaking Through,” at the Borgata in Atlantic City June 13-16. The Convention will feature keynote speakers who will teach leadership tactics to put one’s career and organization on track for growth and leading technology, audit and tax industry professionals who will present best practices to thrive in accounting today.

Featured keynote speakers include the following:

• Susan O’Malley, former president of the NBA’s Washington Bullets (now the Wizards) and Washington Sports and Entertainment
• Dave Delaney, CEO and founder of FutureForth
• James C. Bourke Jr., CPA, CITP, CFF, CGMA, partner at WithumSmith+Brown
• Gene Marks, CPA, columnist, partner and owner of Marks Group PC

A New Jersey Economic and Business Roundtable discussion will delve into the latest policies and challenges facing businesses in the Garden State and discuss potential solutions to improve the business landscape. Jeffrey Kaszerman, NJCPA vice president of government relations, will host the panel, featuring Roosevelt D. Bowman III, senior investment strategist with AllianceBernstein, who will also be presenting a national economic outlook at the Convention; Regina M. Egea, president of the Garden State Initiative (GSI); and John Reitmeyer, budget/finance writer at NJ Spotlight News.

The Convention will also include a luncheon discussion on an innovative “Work for Credit” program that was recently conducted by Saint Peter’s University and PwC that allowed six prospective CPAs to work full-time to earn the final 30 credits needed for CPA licensure. A cybersecurity roundtable discussion will also take place on how to protect one’s business and self against cyber breaches.

“The NJCPA has always been at the forefront of legislative and industry initiatives that advance the profession forward. Discussions at this year’s Convention should prove to be equally enlightening and informative,” said James Hardenberg, CPA, CGMA, CAE, chief learning officer at the NJCPA.

Learn more about the Convention and register at njcpa.org/convention.

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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA), with more than 13,000 members, represents the interests of the accounting profession and advances the financial well-being of the people of New Jersey. The NJCPA plays a leadership role in supporting the profession by providing members with educational resources, access to shared knowledge and a continuing effort to create and expand professional opportunities. Visit njcpa.org.