On the move: NJCPA elects new officers

June 2, 2023 11:34 AM

EY promotes 966 to partner globally; Baker Tilly admits 44 partners; and more news from around the profession.

CALIFORNIA

Johnson Global Accountancy, Los Angeles, launched a new whitepaper, focused on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's inspections process, "Navigating PCAOB Inspections – The Second Edition."

ILLINOIS

Baker Tilly

Baker Tilly US, Chicago, admitted 44 new partners. The full list is available here.

INDIANA

The Indiana CPA Society, Indianapolis, announced it joined Accounting+, a nationwide campaign to advance diversity, equity and inclusion within accounting by attracting a new generation of diverse students into the talent pipeline.

NEW JERSEY

Edward O'Connell

NJSCPA

Edward O'Connell, audit partner in the technology and life sciences practice at WithumSmith+Brown, was named president of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, Roseland, for the 2023-2024 term, succeeding Kathleen Powers. Additionally, the NJCPA board of trustees for 2023-24 are: president-elect June Toth, from WilkinGuttenplan; secretary John Szczomak, from Smolin, Lupin & Co.; treasurer Ralph Evangelista, of Frazer, Evangelista & Co.; immediate past president Kathleen Powers, of Chelsea Senior Living; NJCPA CEO and executive director Aiysha Johnson; and trustees: Brent Ashton, Kathleen Bernard, Nicole DeRosa, Altheia Leduc, Christopher Lovasz, Brian Nafash, Chris Schiffer, Sean Stein Smith, Catherine Syslo, Michele Theuerkauf, Paula Young and Katherine Zech.

NEW YORK

Ernst & Young LLP offices in London

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EY announced 966 promotions to partner globally, with EY member firms in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa reporting the largest proportion of new partners, with 395 promotions (41%), followed by the Americas area with 322 promotions (33%).

Greg Glater was hired as a partner in the assurance practice at CohnReznick, New York.

Maritza Ortiz was promoted to partner in the LM CFO partners division of LMC, New York. In other firm news, LMC was a silver sponsor of the Big Brother Big Sisters 25th Annual Accountants & Bankers Reception May 17.

PENNSYLVANIA

Cami Grimm

Cami Grimm, manager, and Eric Wendler, director of business development, at Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz, Camp Hill, graduated from Leadership Harrisburg Area's 2023 leadership programs.

RKL Virtual Management Solutions, Lancaster, promoted Lindsay Heist to workforce strategies HRIS solutions practice leader; Ryan Coccagna to client advisory and CFO services practice leader; Amanda Miller to core accounting practice leader; Victoria Pritchard to technology and innovation practice leader; and Jennifer Strobel to workforce strategies practice leader.

VIRGINIA

The Virginia Society of CPAs' Political Action Committee, Richmond, announced its officers and board of trustees for the 2023–24 fiscal year: Brandon Pope of VACO Richmond as chair of the board; Vivian Page, a sole proprietor in Norfolk, as vice chair; VSCPA vice president of advocacy Emily Walker as secretary/treasurer; and board members: Larry Hurt, Bradford Jones, T. Brett Sinsabaugh, Barbara Smith and Patrick Shuler.