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 a 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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