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Orumé Hays, CPA, CGMA is the Founder and CEO of HAYS CPA LLC and currently serves as President-Elect of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYCPA). She has held numerous leadership positions within the NYCPA, including Director-at-Large, President of the Manhattan/Bronx Chapter, and Chair of several committees, including Small Firms Practice Management, Relations with the IRS, and Audit.

With more than a decade of experience in accounting, finance, and business operations, Orumé has advised organizations ranging from small businesses to national and international enterprises. Her expertise spans a variety of industries, including architecture, design, entertainment, event production, food and beverage, healthcare, and hospitality, with a focus on financial management, operational excellence, and strategic advisory services.

An active leader in the profession, Orumé is a member of both the AICPA and the NYCPA and serves on several NYCPA committees, including Financial Accounting Standards, Personal Financial Planning, Not-for-Profit Organizations, and Small Firms Practice Management, where she previously served as Chair. She is also actively involved with the AICPA's Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS).

In addition to her professional and volunteer leadership, Orumé is a former two-term Treasurer of the University of Benin Alumni Association North America, a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, and an Adjunct Lecturer at the Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business at the College of Staten Island (CUNY).

Recognized for her leadership, industry expertise, and dedication to advancing the profession, Orumé is a respected advisor, educator, and advocate for the accounting and finance community.

Erin joined the AICPA & CIMA's Firm Services Team in July 2021 with 15+ years of experience in both public and private accounting. She began her career as an auditor with EY and has Big 4, regional, and small firm experience. She has served as the Controller at both a regional advertising agency and K-12 private school and most recently was a Tax Manager with RSM prior to joining the Association. Erin currently manages G400, PCPS networking groups, pipeline initiatives, the business model transformation project, benchmarking surveys, and relationships with state societies and firm associations. Erin graduated from Meredith College and North Carolina State University’s Master of Accountancy program. She works out of the Durham, NC office and calls Eastern NC home.