Meet Afia A. Oppong, Ph.D., CPA
Dr. Afia Oppong is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in New York and Delaware, with over 25 years of experience in both private and public sector finance and accounting roles. She is the principal owner of A3B CPA, a growing accounting and advisory firm based in New York.
Afia holds a Ph.D. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Accounting at SUNY New Paltz, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Auditing, Intermediate Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Financial Statement Analysis.
Her research interests include auditing, ethics, system implementation, data security breaches, and accounting education — areas that fuel her commitment to integrity, innovation, and excellence in practice.
Professional Summary
Dr. Afia Oppong is an accomplished accounting professional with over two decades of experience delivering financial transformation, operational excellence, and strategic insights across industries such as construction, healthcare, and manufacturing.
She is a CPA with deep expertise in financial reporting, auditing, accounting research, and system implementation. Throughout her career, Afia has led cross-functional teams, improved financial processes, supported executive decision-making, and overseen complex finance projects from planning to execution.
Her leadership style blends technical precision with a collaborative, solutions-driven approach — empowering organisations to operate more efficiently, stay compliant, and make data-driven financial decisions.
Core Areas of Expertise
Financial Systems Implementation
Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, and other enterprise solutionsIFRS & US GAAP Compliance
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
Audit & Risk Management
Process Improvement & Change Management
Technical Accounting Research
Leadership Development & Training
A Commitment to Excellence
Whether in the classroom or the boardroom, Afia is committed to building trust, improving financial clarity, and providing the highest level of professional service. Through A3B CPA, she continues to help individuals and organisations strengthen their financial foundation, plan confidently, and achieve long-term growth.