During the last several years, as career opportunities for Certified Public Accountants have expanded dramatically, accounting has become one of the fastest growing majors in American colleges and universities. That's what students at Wayne Valley High School discovered on Tuesday, Nov. 15, when Supervisor Noorus Khan, CPA, and Director of Human Capital Rachel Anevski, visited to discuss the exciting, well-paying career opportunities that are available to students who study accounting.

Khan and Anevski spoke to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors in accounting classes about opportunities in the field of accounting, available scholarships and the requirements needed to become a CPA.

"It was a great experience to be able to meet and educate young students about an exciting career in accounting," said Khan, who was recently selected as one of New Jersey Society of CPAs' (NJSCPA) "30 Most Influential CPAs Under Age 30." "I'm a graduate of Wayne Valley, so it was great to be able to give back to my high school and interact with the students."

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In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Smolin Lupin Member of the Firm Carlos Ferrer, Manager Cris Navarro and Staff Accountant Anthony Nunez will be attending the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey's (HBA-NJ) honor and celebration of the Honorable Esther Salas, U.S.D.J. on Thursday, September 22, in acknowledgement of her historic appointment as the first Latina to the United States District Court for New Jersey.

Law students, newly admitted lawyers, private practitioners, in-house counsel, government and public interest attorneys and members of the federal and state judiciary are all expected to be in attendance at the event, to be held at the Chart House in Weehawken from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

“The Hispanic Bar Association does a great job of honoring Latino professionals,” said Ferrer.
“We believe it’s important to give back to the Latin community, empower Latin professionals and provide guidance to future lawyers.”

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Smolin Lupin's South Florida office is already gearing up to participate in the 21st Annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure this winter. Smolin will be a proud sponsor of this year's race, and several staff have already signed up to participate, including, Tom Cole, Connie Eckerle and her daughter Alison Eckerle, Kayla Kennedy and Barbara Anderson.

"I think everybody's lives, in one way or another, are touched by this deadly disease - whether it be a family member or a friend or a relative," Eckerle said. "This is our way of contributing and supporting the people in our community."

Eckerle said breast cancer awareness is such an important cause because it affects so many. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, every three minutes, a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S., and one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

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Smolin Lupin Director Karen McDermott, CPA, recently joined the finance committee of Advance Housing, a community housing development organization which provides supportive housing services throughout northern New Jersey.

"I'm excited to experience what it's like working on the other side," said McDermott, who specializes in leading engagement teams for accounting, audits and tax engagements for the real estate, nonprofit, and the manufacturing/distribution industries. "Their goal is to provide housing for individuals with mental health issues and to reduce and prevent homelessness."

Since opening in 1997, Advance Housing has developed multiple properties of affordable, lease-based housing. The organization has become instrumental in meeting the residential needs of consumers of mental health services, and has enabled consumers with various needs to live independently in their communities.

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