Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays Recognized as one of the 2025 “Most Powerful Women in Accounting” for the Fourth Consecutive Year

New York City, New York Jan 1, 2026 (Issuewire.com) Hays CPA LLC is proud to announce that its Founder and CEO, Orumé Hays, CPA, CGMA, MST, has been recognized by CPA Practice Advisor as one of the "2025 Most Powerful Women in Accounting." This marks the fourth consecutive year that Ms. Hays has received this prestigious national honor, cementing her status as a leading voice and influencer within the accounting profession.

The "Most Powerful Women in Accounting" award recognizes female leaders who are driving innovation, excellence, and inclusion in the accounting field. Honorees are selected by a panel of independent judges based on their leadership impact, their contributions to the profession, and their role in mentoring the next generation of accountants.

"I am deeply honored to be recognized alongside such an incredible group of women for the fourth year in a row," said Orumé Hays. "This award is never just about one person; it reflects the dedication of my incredible colleagues in the profession, the guidance of mentors and peers who challenge me to grow every day, the trust of our clients, and the dedication of our entire team at Hays CPA LLC to providing exceptional service and forward-thinking advisory to our clients. As the profession evolves, I remain committed to championing diversity and leveraging emerging technologies like Generative AI to empower our clients and colleagues."

This latest accolade caps off a banner year for Ms. Hays. In 2025, she was also named a Forbes Best-in-State CPA for New York and began her term as Chair of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYCPA) Audit Committee for the 2025-2026 term. Her leadership extends across the industry, having concluded her tenure as Chair of the AICPAs Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) Executive Committee in May 2025. Furthermore, she continues to serve as a Director-at-Large for the NYCPA and as the Eastern Region 3rd Vice President for NABA, Inc., where she actively contributes to bridging the opportunity gap for Black and minority business leaders.

In addition to her firm leadership and advocacy, Ms. Hays is a dedicated educator, serving as an adjunct lecturer at the Lucille and Jay Chazanoff School of Business at the College of Staten Island (CUNY) and a graduate advisor at Hunter College (CUNY). She is a frequent speaker and writer on topics ranging from tax strategy and financial resilience to AI implementation in accounting firms.

About Hays CPA LLC Hays CPA LLC is a boutique client advisory and accounting services firm based in New York. The firm specializes in outsourced CFO services, strategic tax planning, and business advisory for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Led by Orumé Hays, the firm is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex financial landscapes with integrity, expertise, and a focus on long-term growth.

For more information, visit www.hays.cpa.