Speaker Profile
DR. SEAN STEIN SMITH
Sean is an Associate Professor at the City University of New York – Lehman College. He serves on the Advisory Board of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, where he chairs the Accounting Working Group. Sean also serves as an Advisor to Crescent City Capital, a cryptoasset investment fund, and is also an Advisor to Hyperion, a crypto accounting startup. Sean is an award-winning researcher who has been recognized in both the United States and European Union for his contributions to the accounting field. He is a Certified Cryptocurrency Auditor, and has completed an Executive Education program in Artificial Intelligence at MIT. Sean is currently enrolled at the United States Artificial Intelligence Institute in the Certified Artificial Intelligence Scientist program.
Sean has developed and presented courses on Artificial Intelligence, Cryptoassets, and Blockchain for both the AICPA and IMA. He has also delivered presentations and training sessions for the PCAOB, the FDIC, the AICPA, multiple state accounting societies, and guest lectures at nearly 20 colleges and universities. He is the past chairperson of the NJCPA's Emerging Technologies Interest Group (#NJCPATech), is a Past President of the NYSSCPA Manhattan-Bronx Chapter, and is a member of the NJCPA Board of Trustees. Sean also serves on the Board of Governors of Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Sean is a widely recognized expert in the areas of blockchain, cryptoassets, and artificial intelligence, especially as they connect to accounting and financial services. His thought leadership is sought after by academic and industry organizations, and includes his efforts to develop and teach the first ever courses focusing on blockchain and crypto at Lehman College beginning in 2021. Sean has developed multiple courses, a certificate program, and an undergraduate minor focusing on blockchain and cryptoassets at Lehman College.
His award-winning research has been recognized and honored both in the United States and internationally, and he is a frequent guest on media outlets discussing blockchain, cryptoassets, AI, and accounting technologies. Sean has published multiple books, and dozens of academic and practitioner articles connected to these topics including books with Springer, Emerald, and Routledge publishing houses.
Sean has also been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting (2019 & 2023), and has been named a past winner of the NJCPA

Dr. Sean Stein Smith
March 31 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Cryptoasset Accounting and Taxation Trends For the Profession
The dynamic rise of cryptocurrencies and digital assets is reshaping the financial landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for accounting professionals. With digital currencies gaining acceptance in personal portfolios, corporate treasuries, and decentralized financial ecosystems, CPAs must stay ahead of the curve to provide accurate financial reporting, ensure tax compliance, and deliver stra..

Dr. Sean Stein Smith
April 19 2025
01 : 00 PM EST
60 Minutes
Generative AI For Accounting Professionals
The accounting profession is undergoing a fundamental shift as technology continues to drive innovation in how financial information is managed, analyzed, and communicated. Generative AI, one of the most transformative technologies of the decade, has the potential to revolutionize accounting and finance, creating new efficiencies and opportunities for CPAs. This session is designed to help accounting profes..