NJCPA TechTalk Podcast

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 (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 (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 (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 (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.