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The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants named Christopher Lovasz as its president for the 2026-27 term. A managing director at Deloitte & Touche LLP, his appointment is effective June 1.

Lovasz succeeds John Szczomak of Smolin, Lupin & Co., who now serves as immediate past president of the NJCPA Board of Trustees for the current term.

A member of NJCPA since 1998, Lovasz has been actively involved in the organization for nearly three decades. He has served on the board of trustees; spent more than 15 years on the Student Programs and Scholarship Committee, including two years as chair; and previously led the NJCPA Scholarship Fund. During his tenure, the fund expanded scholarship opportunities for accounting students across New Jersey.

Professionally, Lovasz has worked with Deloitte for more than 30 years. He spent 24 years in audit and attest services across industries including technology, retail, construction and nonprofit organizations. In 2018, he transitioned to mergers and acquisitions, where he now serves private equity clients.

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As president, Lovasz plans to focus on helping students and young professionals better understand the breadth of opportunities available within the accounting profession, as well as the importance of developing skills beyond technical expertise.

“It’s important to understand that accounting is not a destiny; it’s a journey,” he said.

NJCPA Executive Director and CEO AJ Johnson said Lovasz’s experience, energy and long-standing commitment to the organization make him well suited for the role.

“We know he will do an outstanding job in connecting with our student members and inspiring the next generation of accounting professionals. His wit, energy and leadership will be well utilized at Society initiatives, events and programs,” Johnson said.

Beyond immediate past president Szczomak and Johnson, Lovasz will lead a leadership team that also includes:

• President-elect Katherine Zech of PKF O’Connor Davies
• Secretary Michael Stillitano of Stillitano Consulting
• Treasurer JoAnne Geylin of Geylin & Associates

The board also includes representatives from firms and organizations such as CFGI, Holman Frenia Allison, Citrin Cooperman, SS&C Technologies, WilkinGuttenplan, CliftonLarsonAllen, EisnerAmper, The Koenig Group, Wiss & Co. and Cullari Carrico.