  {"id":8992,"date":"2020-07-06T13:45:45","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T17:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/?p=8992"},"modified":"2020-07-06T13:49:26","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T17:49:26","slug":"assistant-professor-of-accounting-philip-sookram-receives-new-jersey-society-of-cpas-2020-ovation-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2020\/07\/06\/assistant-professor-of-accounting-philip-sookram-receives-new-jersey-society-of-cpas-2020-ovation-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Professor of Accounting Philip Sookram Receives New Jersey Society of CPAs 2020 Ovation Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_8993\" style=\"width: 385px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2020\/07\/Philip-Sookram_540x830_acf_cropped.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8993\" class=\"wp-image-8993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2020\/07\/Philip-Sookram_540x830_acf_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2020\/07\/Philip-Sookram_540x830_acf_cropped.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2020\/07\/Philip-Sookram_540x830_acf_cropped-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/230\/files\/2020\/07\/Philip-Sookram_540x830_acf_cropped-78x120.jpg 78w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Philip Sookram, assistant professor of accounting at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Jersey City, N.J. \u2013 July 6, 2020 \u2013<\/strong> The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has named Philip Sookram, assistant professor of accounting at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University, an Ovation Award winner in the Emerging Leader category. The Ovation Awards were announced at the recent NJCPA Annual Business Meeting and distributed in seven categories: Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion; Emerging Leader; Exceptional Educator; Impact; Innovation; Lifetime Leader and Woman to Watch.<\/p>\n<p>The Emerging Leader category recognized savvy superstars who have been working in the accounting profession 10 years or less and have had noteworthy professional accomplishments; combined personal and professional achievements that merit special recognition; and\/or actively participated in the advancement of the profession or NJCPA. The individuals stand out in the areas of professional knowledge, skill, integrity and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Sookram was specifically recognized for having a significant impact on the accounting program at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s and the University\u2019s students. The University\u2019s 2019 accounting majors achieved a placement rate of 100 percent in the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Report. Sookram assisted in the development and instruction of a new capstone course as part of the accounting curriculum called \u201cPathway to the CPA.\u201d He also regularly speaks to students about their careers and is active in the NJCPA Emerging Leaders Council.<\/p>\n<p>The NJCPA, with more than 14,500 members, represents the interests of the accounting profession and advances the financial well-being of the people of New Jersey. The NJCPA plays a leadership role in supporting the profession by providing members with educational resources, access to shared knowledge and a continuing effort to create and expand professional opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>To view all of the Ovation Award winners, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/njcpa.org\/join-connect\/engage\/ovation\/ovation-award-winners-2020\">NJCPA website<\/a>. Learn more about the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/accountancy\/\">accountancy and business law undergraduate program<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/business\/master-of-science-in-accountancy\/\">Master of Science in Accountancy<\/a> on the University\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"># # end # #<\/p>\n<p><strong>Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University<\/strong>, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/\">www.saintpeters.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><br \/>\nAngeline Boyer<br \/>\n(201) 761-6238<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:aboyer1@saintpeters.edu\">aboyer1@saintpeters.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jersey City, N.J. \u2013 July 6, 2020 \u2013 The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) has named Philip Sookram, assistant professor of accounting at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ\u2019s University, an Ovation Award winner in the Emerging Leader category. 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