{"id":55136,"date":"2024-08-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=55136"},"modified":"2025-07-18T09:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T14:29:10","slug":"accountant-spotlight-nick-boscia-cpa-ea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/practice-management\/accountant-spotlight-nick-boscia-cpa-ea\/","title":{"rendered":"Accountant spotlight: Nick Boscia, CPA, EA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boscia & Boscia PC<\/a>, an accounting and tax firm based in Matawan, New Jersey, has a rich history dating back to its founding by Joe Boscia Sr. in 1975. My father, a dedicated and hardworking accountant, built the firm with a commitment to providing exceptional services, even if it meant working seven days a week. While his methods were effective, they were also deeply rooted in traditional practices with minimal adoption of evolving technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dad was one of the first users of Intuit\u00ae Lacerte\u00ae Tax<\/a>, and his account number 371 is a testament to how long we’ve relied on this software. Despite Lacerte\u2019s evolving features, my father used it in the most basic way, not seeking to improve processes or grow beyond what he knew. His old-school mentality and relentless work ethic provided a comfortable lifestyle for our family, but left little room for technological advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transitioning to the next generation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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(from left) Joe Boscia Jr. and Nick Boscia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

My brother, Joe Boscia Jr., joined the firm after college, bringing an entrepreneurial spirit that contrasted with our dad\u2019s traditional approach. While I pursued my CPA license and worked at PwC, Joe focused on expanding the business, leveraging his strengths in networking and client acquisition. When I joined the firm in 2013, I quickly learned our outdated systems and saw the potential for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Embracing modernization<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of my first realizations was the need to move away from manual processes such as big, green sheet ledgers and manual write-ups for monthly bookkeeping. Attending accounting conferences opened my eyes to more efficient ways of working, including bank feeds and online downloads for QuickBooks Desktop, features we were not using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Convincing my father to adopt new tools was challenging, but we gradually made changes. After he retired in 2018, we had the freedom to fully implement our vision. One of the first major upgrades was SmartVault<\/a>, integrated with Lacerte, which revolutionized document management by allowing clients to securely upload documents and access their tax returns online. This was a game-changer for us, reducing the need for paper documents and improving client interaction by providing a secure, organized way to manage our clients\u2019  tax returns, significantly  reducing the administrative burden and streamlining our operations. We also continue to convert clients from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, our tech stack includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n