Technology Update (E1701139)

Jose Antunes is the Chief Utilization Officer at Withum, where he is responsible for utilization of professional staff throughout the firm and making sure they are operating efficiently and effectively. He has over 20 years of professional experience in both the public and private sectors with expertise in all phases of accounting, including operations.He has assisted the firm in its internal technology efforts by researching, testing and then implementing the various software and applications used firm-wide. He has also been responsible for staff training in the use of software applications and procedures used every day.

Jim is a partner at WithumSmith+Brown, where he serves as director of firm technology and managing director of advisory services. He is a frequent speaker at many international accounting and trade associations, such as the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and state CPA societies, as well as industry technology organizations, incubators, accelerators and others on topics specifically related to various accounting, technology, practice management and advisory services. Jim is also global advisory and technology leader for HLB International. He is a past president of the NJCPA and past board and council member for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.