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Members on Members: Matt Mojica and Kait Vinch

August 25, 2026

What happens when two future leaders start their accounting careers at the same firm just three days apart? NJCPA emerging leaders Matthew Mojica, CPA, and Katilin Vinch, CPA, sat down while they were at the NJCPA Convention & Expo to share real-talk insights on how they survived their first busy season, the number-one soft skill Kait credits for her success, Matt’s candid advice for anyone thinking about entering the profession, and more. Plus, find out how Matt weighs in on pineapple on pizza, whether Kait is a planner or goes with the flow, and other fun facts.

Topics discussed:

Kait’s and Matt's favorite memories from their first year in public accounting
The non-technical skill Kait thinks is most important for new accountants
Matt’s “elevator pitch” for someone looking to become a CPA
What Kait would be if she wasn’t a CPA
The first move Matt would make if he restarted his accounting career
How they’ve both benefited from the NJCPA Emerging Leaders Council
Lightening round!

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Kaitlin N. Vinch

Kaitl has both public and private accounting experience. She works at Johnson & Johnson as a senior tax analyst, working primarily on tax reporting and compliance for the North America Pharmaceutical sector, including U.S. and Canada. She previously worked in public accounting at WithumSmith+Brown, working up to a senior tax accountant, before transitioning to private accounting.Kait is an active member in both the AICPA and NJCPA, holding a position on the NJCPA Emerging Leaders Council, as well as the Middlesex Regional Chamber of Commerce Emerging Professionals Council.

Matthew J. Mojica

Matthew J. Mojica, CPA, is an associate manager of financial reporting at Prudential Financial. He is the incoming chair of the NJCPA Emerging Leaders Council.

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