Convention Conversations

June 27, 2024

While attending the 2024 NJCPA Convention & Expo, Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, sat down with two active NJCPA members — Joe Hunt, CPA, and Phil Sookram, CPA — to discuss trends in the profession and the value they get from attending the Convention with their peers.

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Joseph F. Hunt

Joseph F. Hunt

Joseph F. Hunt, CPA, PSA, is an assurance manager at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP) and the chairperson of the NJCPA Emerging Leaders Council.

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Philip  Sookram

Philip Sookram

Philip Sookram, CPA, MAcc, is assistant professor in the Department of Accountancy & Business Law at Saint Peter's University. He is a member of the NJCPA, is an appointed member of its Emerging Leaders Council and participates in the Student Programs & Scholarships Committee and Cannabis Interest Group.
Sean D. Stein Smith

Sean D. Stein Smith

Dr. Sean Stein Smith, CPA, DBA, CMA, CGMA, CFE, is an associate professor at the City University of New York – Lehman College. He is a member of the NJCPA Board of Trustees, a New Jersey CPA Political Action Committee Trustee and participates on several interest groups.

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