Aiysha “AJ” Johnson, CEO and Executive Director of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, says raising awareness at an earlier point in the education process is key to creating a successful pipeline in the accounting profession. The validation of that choice comes when individuals realize the many avenues a CPA can take to help any business in any industry sector grow. She also talks about work credit programs with colleges and firms on Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast. 

Topics Include:

00:00:00: Episode Preview

00:02:03: Introduction to Aiysha “AJ” Johnson

00:03:17: Aiysha Johnson’s Career Path

00:07:25: Overview of NJCPA

00:09:00: AJ’s Role as a CEO

00:12:48: Aligning work for credit program with colleges and firms

00:17:25: Challenges of recruitment in the profession

00:19:00: Approach of pipeline task force

00:22:00: State requirements for certification

00:25:05: Bringing exposure to accounting to younger students

00:28:44: Opportunities for CPAs in other industries

00:32:38: Wrap-up and thank you

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