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James Bourke

Partner
WithumSmith+Brown
Manasquan, NJ

 

“Google my name,” Jim Bourke says. “Tweet me, find me on LinkedIn… there are lots of ways to check out the exciting things I do.” Here’s a quick list, though, to give you a glimpse: In addition to being Chair of the AICPA's Tech+ conference and past-Chair of the CITP Credential Committee at the AICPA, Jim is the go-to guy for insights on new technologies that affect the accounting world. Before the latest and greatest hits the market, the magazine editors hit up Jim for his thoughts on it. This mega-involved, “super-passionate” CPA and techno-whiz is involved in so many things, it’s almost impossible to keep track. In fact, Jim has been continually named by Accounting Today as One of the Top 100 Individuals in the Profession.

When not sizing up gizmos, he spends his time putting together deals for companies to merge or buy each other and helps his clients get bank loans. If you’re a sports fan, there’s one other thing to know about Jim. “I get the best seats at baseball, basketball, hockey and football games.”

In addition to all that, he gets to spend tons of time with his wife and three kids. Some folks at the top of their professions can’t say that, but Jim sure can. “My family is my #1 priority,” he says. In fact, his son Brandon, now a teenager, actually opens for him as a speaker at conferences!

A list this long of activities and accomplishments, plus a great family relationship, may sound pretty incredible, but it’s true. Google it and see.

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