Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors Proudly Announces NJCPA 2023 Ovation Award Recipient Robert J. Traphagen, Managing Partner, is honored with the NJCPA Ovation Lifetime Leader Award

ORADELL, NJ, December 4, 2023 – Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors proudly announces that Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner, has been honored by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants with the NJCPA 2023 “Lifetime Leader Award.”

This is an annual award that honors outstanding individuals whose exemplary efforts and stellar achievements are advancing New Jersey's accounting profession. Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, IOM, CEO and Executive Director at the NJCPA, presented Traphagen with the Lifetime Leader Ovation Award. Johnson said, “It is with great admiration and respect that we present the NJCPA Ovation Lifetime Leader Award to Robert Traphagen. Robert’s distinguished career, marked by unwavering dedication and visionary leadership, has significantly contributed to elevating the standards and practices of the accounting profession in New Jersey. On behalf of the NJCPA, we express our deepest gratitude to Robert for his exemplary service and steadfast leadership.”

Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner: Sole Recipient of the NJCPA Ovation Lifetime Leader Award

"I am honored to receive the NJCPA Ovation Lifetime Leader Award. This recognition is not mine alone, but a testament to the dedicated and professional team at Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors. As a former President of the NJCPA, this award holds special significance, and I am grateful for this esteemed recognition." - Robert J. Traphagen

Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA, has served as Managing Partner of Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors since 2002. With a vibrant career in accounting, Traphagen has been a beacon of leadership, innovation, and commitment to the accounting community.

Traphagen steered the Firm toward making substantial investments in key advisory services. The Firm’s suite of services includes wealth management, retirement planning, software implementation, college planning services, middle-management CFO services, and comprehensive strategic plans for businesses of all sizes. Under his guidance, Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors is ranked as a ‘Top 500 Firm’ and among the ‘Fastest-Growing Accounting Firms in the U.S.,’ according to INSIDE Public Accounting. In August 2023, Traphagen was honored with Accounting Today's 2023 ‘Managing Partner Elite Award.’

Honoring Excellence and Dedication

V. Peter Traphagen, Jr. CPA, PFS, AEP, CFP, ®Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors, commented, "It is gratifying to recognize Robert’s dedication and contributions to the accounting profession. We congratulate Robert for this well-deserved award and are grateful for his unwavering commitment and exemplary service to the Firm and the New Jersey accounting community."

Celebrating Excellence in Accounting

Please join us in celebrating Robert and honoring his dedication to advancing the accounting field!