Hays CPA LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Orumé Hays Agbeyegbe, CPA, CGMA, as Chair of the Audit Committee for the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYCPA).
New York City, New York Aug 17, 2025 – Hays CPA LLC is pleased to confirm that Orumé Hays Agbeyegbe, CPA, CGMA, has been named Chair of the Audit Committee for the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYCPA). As a highly esteemed professional in the accounting field, Ms. Hays contributes over ten years of financial and operational proficiency across diverse sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, and design.
Ms. Hays holds Certified Public Accountant licenses in both New York and Virginia, and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Recognized as a thought leader in public accounting, she possesses degrees in Accounting & Finance and Sociology & Anthropology, along with a Master of Science in Taxation.
Her outstanding professional achievements have been acknowledged with several awards, such as:
- Forbes Best-in-State CPA for New York (2025)
- NYSSCPA Outstanding CPA in Public Practice Award (2024)
- AICPA/CPA Practice Advisor’s 25 Most Powerful Women in Accounting (2022-2024)
- Crain’s New York Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Tax & Audit (2023)
Ms. Hays has actively served in various leadership capacities within professional bodies. She is currently on the NYCPA Board of Directors and Executive Committee, and previously chaired the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) Executive Committee. Additionally, she holds the position of Third Vice President for the Eastern Region of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Furthermore, Ms. Hays works as an adjunct lecturer at the College of Staten Island (CUNY), dedicated to inspiring and guiding future accounting professionals.
“I am honored to serve as Chair of the Audit Committee,” Ms. Hays stated. “Transparency and accountability are the cornerstones of trust in our profession. I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to uphold the highest standards of governance and financial integrity within the NYCPA.”
Residing in Staten Island, Ms. Hays is a fervent proponent of enhancing diversity within the accounting field, encouraging more professionals to pursue adjunct teaching roles, and advancing the practical integration of artificial intelligence in accounting practices.
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