NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast: Crypto and Taxes - What You Need to Know This Tax Season (D4-4809860)

Nicole is a senior tax manager with Wiss and has more than 15 years of public accounting experience, specializing in taxation for closely held businesses and individuals. In addition to working with clients in an array of industries, she also teaches various continuing education courses for Surgent CPE and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). A valuable resource for "all things tax," she regularly assists clients with federal and state tax controversy matters. Nicole is an NJCPA Trustee and serves on its Content Advisory Board and Federal Taxation Interest Group. In 2019, she was awarded its “Women to Watch” Ovation Award and in 2022, she was awarded the "Impact" Ovation Award. For the third year in a row, Nicole was named to the NJBIZ Accounting Power 50 List, which accounts for the most influential men and women in accounting who keep New Jersey's businesses on track. In Nicole’s spare time, she enjoys staying active at the gym, volunteering at her local animal shelter, and is active in various charitable organizations, such as St. Jude.

Sean is an expert and sought-after speaker, focusing on the intersection of financial services, blockchain and cryptocurrencies. He is a regular contributor to IBM’s Blockchain Unleashed website, analyzing applications for blockchain technology on business at large, as well as being a regular expert guest on China Global TV Network discussing blockchain and related applications. Sean is a member of the Advisory Board for the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, which coordinates with the AICPA in developing standards and reporting frameworks in this emerging area. Sean continuously works with, and consults for, the AICPA and several professional training organizations in the creation and delivery of blockchain and cryptocurrency related content. He is currently under contract to publish two books focusing on blockchain applications for financial services and other industry sectors. Sean is the host of the NJCPA TechTalk Podcast and is a past leader of the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group.