Joseph A. Caplan, CPA, MBA, Partner and Managing Member of RRBB, will join the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Foundation Scholarship Committee for the 2025-2026 volunteer service year.

“I am honored to join the AICPA Foundation Scholarship Committee and contribute to the growth of the accounting profession,” said Joe. “Providing financial support to aspiring CPAs is critical to maintaining a strong and diverse pipeline of future leaders in our field. I look forward to working with my fellow committee members to make a meaningful impact.”

About the AICPA Foundation

As a member of this prestigious committee, Joe will play a vital role in supporting the AICPA Foundation’s mission to provide financial assistance to accounting students pursuing the CPA designation. His responsibilities will include reviewing scholarship applications, evaluating candidates, and helping ensure that the next generation of accountants receives the support needed to succeed.

With more than 400,000 members, the AICPA is the leading professional association for certified public accountants. Its Foundation Scholarship Committee is instrumental in fostering educational opportunities and promoting excellence in the field. Joe’s selection reflects his dedication to mentorship, professional development, and advancing the accounting industry.

About Joe Caplan

Joe serves as Chair of the RRBB Tax Department. He focuses on providing tax, advisory, attest, and accounting services to owner-managed businesses in various professional service industries. These industries generally include medical and dental practices, law firms, real estate, and small businesses. Joe counsels clients on business and tax strategies to assist them in dealing with short- and long-term challenges, opportunities, and growth.

Passionate about the profession, Joe has made significant contributions to the firm, community, and industry. Thus, NJBIZ listed him in the 2019 “Vanguard Series: Accounting” issue. Joe is an active member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA), past Vice President of the Monmouth/Ocean Chapter, and Chair of the Chapter’s Healthcare Committee. Because of his participation, he received the NJCPA Impact Ovation Award in 2023. Joe is also a member of the Young Member Leadership Committee for the AICPA. Through the AICPA, he graduated from the Leadership Academy, being one of 41 CPAs chosen from around the country.

Joe, a resident of Howell, received his Master of Business Administration from Saint Peter’s University in 2010. He received his Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude, from the College of Staten Island, the City University of New York (CUNY), in 2005.