Tag Archives: NJ

BKC, CPAS, PC EXPANDS WITH MERGER OF HODAKOWSKI & HODAKOWSKI, CPAS

We are very pleased to announce the expansion of BKC, CPAs, PC with the merger of Hodakowski & Hodakowski CPA’s.  The combined firm will continue as BKC, CPAs, PC with offices in Flemington and Woodstown, NJ. Hodakowski & Hodakowski, CPAs is an established Flemington, NJ based accounting firm, serving clients for over 50 years. BKC and Hodakowski Read More…

NJBIZ ICON AWARD TO EDWARD J. KUROWICKI, BKC FOUNDING SHAREHOLDER

Congratulations to 2021 NJBIZ ICON Award recipient, Edward J. Kurowicki, MBA, CPA/CFF, CVA, Founding Shareholder of BKC, CPAs, PC for this esteemed honor. The NJBIZ ICON Awards recognize New Jersey business leaders over the age of 60 for their contributions, their success and their leadership. Winners were chosen by a group of independent judges following Read More…

NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Governor Murphy signed a bill authorizing the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) to issue grants to non-profits and small businesses.  The NJEDA will issue a total of $85 Million under Phase 4 of the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program.  The program is intended to provide short-term assistance to Read More…

SAS 136: WHAT PLAN SPONSORS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UPCOMING CHANGES TO ERISA PLAN AUDITS

Employee benefit plan sponsors need to begin preparing for the adoption of Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 (SAS 136), Forming an Opinion and Reporting on Financial Statements of Employee Benefit Plans Subject to ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974). This auditing standard was enacted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Read More…

DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR PPP LOAN APPLICATIONS

The U.S. Senate passed legislation (PPP Extension Act of 2021) on March 25, 2021 that provides a 60-day extension for eligible employers to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The House of Representatives approved the legislation on March 16, 2021. The application deadline was set to expire on March 31, 2021, but now Read More…

NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2020

On January 7, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy signed the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act of 2020. The law provides for the administration of programs and policies related to jobs, property development, food deserts, community partnerships, small and early-stage businesses, among others. In an effort to bolster development, the Economic Recovery Act creates, among other things, Read More…

NJ GOV. SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER CREATING NEW WORKPLACE MANDATES

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 192 on October 28th, which makes effective November 5, 2020, new COVID-19 related health and safety mandates for employers.  The order states that every business, school, nonprofit and governmental office require any employee, customer or visitor who is physically present to undergo a daily health screening, maintain Read More…