Withum is proud to share that NJBIZ has recognized Pat Walsh, Managing Partner and CEO, and Jim Bourke, Partner and Managing Director of Advisory Services, as honorees for the second consecutive year on its Finance Power List. Their inclusion on this prestigious list highlights their significant contributions and commitment to the accounting and finance industries.
Pat was recognized for his relentless dedication to elevating Withum’s position as a top 20 advisory, accounting and tax firm. This recognition reflects Pat’s leadership and the Firm’s consistent year-over-year growth and strategic expansions into new markets under his guidance.
His commitment and contributions to the profession have earned him numerous accolades, including recent recognition on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State CPAs list, ROI-NJ’s Power Influencer List in Accounting and Business in New Jersey’s Power Players list.
Jim was honored as an established leader in advisory services, including his oversight of the Firm’s management consulting, cyber and information security, business advisory and transaction advisory teams. Jim serves as the Global Advisory and Technology Leader for HLB International, where he helps shape technology advancement and the expansion of advisory services across one of the world’s largest professional services networks. He is a highly sought-after speaker at global conferences addressing the importance of embracing technological initiatives in the accounting profession.
His excellence has been recognized by Forbes on its America’s Best-In-State CPAs list and by Accounting Today, which has repeatedly recognized him as one of the Top 100 Influential People in Accounting.
The NJBIZ Finance Power list represents a natural evolution from the annual Accounting Power 50 list that the publication compiles each year. Honorees are selected based on their professional accomplishments and public service, contributing to making New Jersey a better place to live, work and do business. Withum is thrilled to have two senior leaders recognized.
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Kimberly Ravenell, tax partner, was recognized for her commitment to client service and mentorship. With more than 30 years of experience advising high-net-worth individuals and closely held businesses, she provides tax planning and compliance guidance. Kim has played a key role in guiding her team and clients through significant industry and regulatory changes while supporting…
Advancing Audit Innovation Sameer has played a key role in advancing Withum’s use of audit technology, helping teams adopt new methodologies, improve efficiency and enhance consistency across engagements. A trusted resource for technology implementation, he has been instrumental in the Firm’s adoption of Caseware Cloud and Dynamic Assurance Solutions (DAS) applications. Driving Firmwide DAS Adoption…
Leading Industry with a Tech–Forward Vision Matt Walsh, partner and practice leader of Withum’s Industrial and Consumer Products Services Team, was honored in the Finance/Accounting category for helping modernize the Firm’s technology ecosystem. His leadership has supported initiatives that enhance efficiency, streamline workflows and better align technology with evolving client needs, including work with Caseware…
