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About Us

History

Full Servie Accounting Firm with over 40 years of experience

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Years of Experience

1

Three distinguished partners combined their practices to establish Hong, Shin & Chung LLP (1994)

In 1994, three distinguished partners—Mr. Jong Uk Hong, CPA, MBA, Mr. Dong K. Shin, CPA, J.D., and Mr. Won T. Chung, CPA—combined their practices to establish Hong, Shin & Chung LLP. This was in response to the growing demand for accounting services within the rapidly expanding Korean business community. By leveraging enhanced resources, the firm quickly became a leading provider of accounting services for Korean and other ethnic business markets in the New York metropolitan area.

2

The firm rebranded as Samwoo LLP (2005)

On May 1, 2005, the firm rebranded as Samwoo LLP to broaden its scope, aiming to serve middle-market businesses and expand its reach to overseas enterprises in Korea. This milestone reflected the firm's commitment to becoming the CPA firm of choice for clients both locally and internationally.

3

The firm underwent another transformation. (2024)

In June 2024, the firm underwent another transformation, adopting the name Samwoo CPA PC to align with its new management structure. This transition was marked by a new partner, Mr. Seungwon Lee, CPA, signaling a new era of growth and innovation for the firm.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Meet our Professional Team

Seungwon Lee

Partner

Seungwon Lee, CPA is a partner at Samwoo CPA PC and a Certified Public Accountant. He graduated Cum Laude with a degree in Finance from Bernard M. Baruch College, CUNY, and holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University.

Mr. Lee began his public accounting career in 2004 and has been with Samwoo LLP since 2016. He specializes in complex tax matters, ensuring compliance with a wide range of Federal and State tax regulations. His primary focus is achieving maximum tax efficiency for clients across diverse industries, ranging from domestic corporations to international enterprises. Additionally, he has extensive experience successfully representing clients during IRS and state tax audits.

Mr. Lee is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Jong Uk Hong

Partner

Jong Uk Hong, CPA holds a Bachelor’s degree from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, and earned his MBA from New York University.

He began his public accounting career with KPMG LLP in 1979. Mr. Hong is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey.

He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Dong Kee Shin

Partner

Dong Kee Shin, CPA, JD attended Korea University in Seoul, Korea, and graduated from Bernard Baruch College with a Bachelor’s degree. He also earned his J.D. from Fordham University Law School.

Mr. Shin began his public accounting career in 1978 and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the State of New York. In addition to his CPA license, he was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1986, allowing him to practice law in New York.

He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).