Accounting and Auditing Conference (E2410590)

Jim is an information security and risk executive with over 25 years of experience spanning mid-size to some of the largest companies in the world. He is a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) for multiple organizations across various business sectors at CompassMSP. Previously, Jim was the head of Technology Risk for Consumer Lending and Digital Banking at a top U.S. bank, responsible for implementing the Front-Line Risk function. He also worked at global consulting firms for 20 years as a technology risk and information security professional; served as the managing director for a national cybersecurity practice that he started; and worked on many high-profile cybersecurity projects, including assisting NYPD with a global internet crime, leading a well-publicized mega-breach investigation and establishing global information security, governance and control functions across leading companies. Jim has also been an adjunct professor at New York University and has held leadership positions in several professional organizations, including being a past president of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Metro New York Chapter.

Frank is an emeritus partner of Withum with over 35 years of accounting and auditing experience. He is licensed in New York and New Jersey, and has significant experience working with SEC registrants and small and large private entities in various industries, including working with hedge funds, private equity funds and finance companies. Frank is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and was a former member of the AICPA Peer Review Board, which is the senior technical committee that established and conducted a program for AICPA member firms engaged in the practice of accounting and auditing. He was a past president of the NJCPA, and was a former Treasurer, chair of the NJCA Peer Review Executive Committee, and chair of the NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group. Frank is a frequent lecturer on accounting and auditing and is a co-author of three accounting books.

Marc Gennello, CPA, is a Senior Manager at WithumSmith+Brown, PC, with over 9 years of audit experience. He specializes in the Manufacturing, Distribution, and Logistics sector, as well as Employee Benefit Plans Audit, bringing a wealth of expertise and industry-specific knowledge to his role. Marc is also involved with Withum’s innovation team, playing a key role in the firm’s implementation and rollout of new audit software and audit methodology. Marc is a member of both the AICPA and the NJCPA.

Kenn is a director at Cullari Carrico LLC, a regional CPA firm in Northern New Jersey. He also has extensive experience teaching all levels of accounting, auditing and other practice-related areas. Kenn has been a Professor of Accounting at several universities including Seton Hall, where he was the students’ choice as “Educator of the Year” two years in a row, as well as in the Executive Masters of Business Administration program at Rutgers University. In addition, he was the National Director of the Becker CPA Review. Kenn is an active member of the NJCPA, where he has served in positions, such as Vice President, Trustee Chapter President, Committee Chair and Task Force Chair. Kenn currently serves on the NJCPA Professional Conduct Committee, the Federal and State Taxation interest groups, Governmental Accounting & Auditing Interest Groups and the Nonprofit Interest Group.

Jay is a partner at Prager Metis, a member of Prager Metis International Group. He has more than 30 years of experience in the accounting profession, providing accounting, audit and advisory services to a variety of industries and sectors including family businesses, manufacturing, advertising, public relations and wholesale and distribution. Jay has particular expertise in all matters related to mergers and acquisitions, such as financial due diligence and budgeting for businesses. He helps provide his clients with peace of mind, often acting as a sounding board or confidant, and ensures that they achieve their goals, financial and otherwise. Jay has been involved in close to 200 transactions representing both buyers and sellers with a specific expertise in the transition planning process and due diligence. Prior to joining Prager Metis, he was a member of LFL Veritas LLC. Jay is the leader of the NJCPA's Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group. In his spare time, he enjoys playing a variety of sports including hockey, softball and golf.

Brad is an assurance principal at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP). He has significant experience in financial reporting, tax compliance and planning for closely held businesses, SEC registrants, nonprofit organizations and strategic business planning, and in industries, such as real estate, construction, architectural and engineering, retail, hospitality and manufacturing. Brad is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the NJCPA, and was a former NJCPA president. He hosts its A&A Update with Brad Muniz, an IssuesWatch Podcast. In addition, Brad has served as an adjunct professor of accounting at William Paterson University and the College of Saint Elizabeth.

Nick is a CPA with more than 5 years of experience performing compliance related work over digital asset & blockchain companies. Nick has experience auditing public and private companies in the industry including Bitcoin mining operations and cryptocurrency exchanges. Nick assists clients with the complex tax and accounting issues that arise when dealing with bitcoin or other digital assets. Nick has worked with a wide range of clients which operated in the construction, non-profit and technology industries throughout his 10+ years in public accounting.

Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., MS, CPA, is a visionary CPA and the entrepreneurial mind behind Devmatics, LLC. Starting his tech journey at age 10, Stephen quickly progressed to establish his own IT company at 13 and began crafting software by 15. He holds a dual degree in Accountancy and International Business from Loyola Marymount, complemented by an Masters of Science in Information Systems and Technology with a focus on Geographic Information Systems from Claremont Graduate University.