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CEO Corner
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Dear INSERT_FIRST_NAME,
As many of you know, MassCPAs launched our new website last week to help us prepare for our next membership year. With this new website, I am especially excited to now offer On-Demand CPE, so you can quickly catch up on hot topics when it’s convenient for you. Even for members in the throes of busy season, you can get the latest information before your next client or stakeholder meeting – and you can select from over 300 topics! Browse our library here.
This new feature was added as the direct result of member feedback and is just one of the ways we are working to enhance your membership. We are always looking for additional ways to support you, so please feel free to reach out with any suggestions.
Lastly, with spring in the air, I encourage you to get some fresh air (and take a break, if you can) by joining our 2nd Annual Virtual 5k Walk/Run Fundraiser! You can sign up as an individual or as a team, and you can participate from anywhere. The event kicks off tomorrow, Saturday March 19, but participants can submit a time until Saturday, April 2. It’s a great way to get your Fitness Challenge steps in and it’s for a great cause and it's for a great cause - all proceeds benefit MassCPAs Educational Foundation, which helps fund scholarships and CPA Exam vouchers to accounting students in Massachusetts. I hope you’ll join us in supporting future CPAs while enjoying these warmer temps!
Have a great weekend!
Amy Pitter
MassCPAs President and CEO
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Important Security Update
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The new MassCPAs.org is now live and as part of our enhanced security, you will need to update your password the first time you log into the new site – this is a one-time change to help protect your information. Visit MassCPAs.org/login, click “Forgot Password” and a link will be emailed to you to reset your password.
Below are instructions for accessing The HUB after you have updated your password:
- From MassCPAs.org: Log into MassCPAs.org, click “The HUB” at the top of the page, and you will be directed to The HUB. Once there, click "Continue to Login" in the left-hand rail and then click the "Website Login" button and you will be automatically logged in.
- From hub.masscpas.org: Click the “Continue to Login” button in the left-hand rail and then click the “Website Login” button. Log into MassCPAs.org and you will be automatically redirected to The HUB.
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April Committee Meetings
Please note: Registrants can now view the Zoom link for their upcoming meeting here.
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This year's Day of Service will be on Friday, June 10! Join us at Cradles to Crayons for CPA Industry Day - a nonprofit organization that hosts special days for colleagues from similar industries to help serve children across the Commonwealth. To learn more, To learn more, click here. To sign up, please fill out this form by Friday, June 3.
Have another volunteer service in mind or need to volunteer on a different day? No problem! Let us know by simply filling out this form.
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| Important Legislative Updates
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TIR 22-5: Tax Provisions in Recent Massachusetts Legislation
Read this TIR to learn certain provisions included in “An Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth,” “An Act Making Appropriations for the FY22 for the Maintenance of the Departments, Boards, Commissions, Institutions and Certain Activities of the Commonwealth, for Interest, Sinking Fund and Serial Bond Requirements and for Certain Permanent Improvements” (the “FY22 Budget”) and “An Act Relative To Immediate COVID-19 Recovery Needs.” LEARN MORE
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TIR 22-6: Pass-through Entity (PTE) Excise
Read this TIR to learn the recently enacted elective Massachusetts pass-through entity (PTE) excise, how to make an election, the computation of the excise and filing and payment requirements. It also explains the computation of the PTE excise credit that is available to qualified members of a PTE that makes the election. LEARN MORE
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The March 2022 issue of SumNews is here! Click through
our digital edition now to view the Society's 2021 advocacy year in review, read the latest Pulse series for accountants in industry, learn how CPAs can help protect their clients from cybercrime and so much more! We also spotlight MassCPAs members Susan Lowe, CPA, CGMA, Kevin Martin, Jr., CPA, and Nathaniel Newburg, CPA, MST, MSA. READ NOW
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| MassCPAs Fitness Challenge
| Top Teams This Week (by category)
Individual: Automobile Insurers Bureau of MA - 845,467 average steps
2-10 Participants: Desktop Metal - 694,282 average steps
11-20 Participants: MassCPAs - 515,424 average steps
21-30 Participants: Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. - 409,996
average steps
31-50 Participants: tonneson + co - 334,308 average steps
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| Share Your Progress!
Please continue sending your team's photos directly to Hannah Naranjo or share them on social media using #MassCPAsFitnessChallenge and tagging our Twitter and LinkedIn pages. To view your competition's photos, click here (download password: fitness).
| Looking for ways to stay mentally and physically active? Check out the two wellness articles below from MassCPAs member Stephanie Parker, CPA, MSFP:
| FREE Wellness Webinar
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Spring Virtual Conferences
| Spring is just around the corner! Register today using promo code EARLY to save $25 on your registration for the virtual conferences below. This offer ends Saturday, April 30.
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This could be free if you register by May 3! To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund.
In this two half-day virtual conference, you'll hear an Audit Quality Center update and learn how to improve audit efficiency with effective project management. We'll also discuss cybersecurity and Department of Labor (DOL) guidance and updates for employee benefit plans (EBPs) and more.
REGISTER
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In this two half-day virtual conference, you'll learn auditing and new leases standards. We'll also review Statement of Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) and SARS25, discuss fraud exposure risks presented by performing an audit remotely and more. REGISTER
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| Member News
| DGC, A DIVISION OF PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES, Boston/Woburn, announced that the firm was ranked the 11th largest accounting firm in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal and listed on America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022 list by Forbes. The firm also announced that: - LAURA BAROOSHIAN, CPA, AEP, CAP, and MARIA PATRIARCA participated in a virtual presentation for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts Employee Resources Group. Barooshian presented on the topic of individual tax credits available for the 2021 filing season and Patriarca presented on specific Massachusetts tax credits and deductions
- LYDIA BRAY joined as a senior in the firm’s private client group
- CHERYL BURKE, TODD DYMENT, TODD ELLIS, CPA, CGMA, COURTNEY FRASER, CPA, and DANIEL GAUDET, CPA, exhibited at the Yankee Dental Congress to share information about their services to the dental and healthcare industry
- BETH DA SILVA, CPA, CFF, participated in the webinar, “New Corporate Transparency Rules Taking Shape: What Should Businesses Expect?” Along with attorneys from Blank Rome’s White-Collar Defense & Investigations group, Da Silva shared key takeaways of the proposed regulations and what businesses can expect as we look ahead to the new rules taking effect
- MICHELLE DOWNING, CPA, presented a discussion on “Finance and Operations: Key Performance Measures and Benchmarks” with the Boston Society for Architecture. Downing also reviewed the annual Architecture and Engineering survey results and discussed how to share this information with firm leadership
- JOSEPH FERREIRA, MICHAEL KETTELL, THOMAS RUGGIERO, RICK STROUT and NICK TAMVAKLIS, CPA, exhibited in the ACEC New York Conference in Albany, New York to share information about the audit, tax and advisory services they provide to architecture and engineering firms and the construction industry
- NICOLE NG, CPA, joined as a principal in the firm’s business tax unit
- THOMAS RIGGS presented at the ACEC and CFO/Business Managers Forum in New York
- NICK TAMVAKLIS, CPA, partner and co-chair of the ACEC/MA Accounting and Finance Forum, hosted speakers from Morrissey Goodale to discuss mergers and acquisition activity in the architectural and engineering industry, an update on current trends, deal pricing and the outlook for 2022
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Latest HUB Discussions
Mass 63D FAQs
63D Refund
Message from the Accounting & Auditing Committee
Message from the Accounting & Auditing Committee Chair
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MassCPAs is spotlighting members throughout March to celebrate Industry Month and Women's History Month. Check out our interview with Kacie McManus, CPA.
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Are you celebrating St. Patrick's Day this weekend?
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*See the results in next week’s Friday@Five!
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Have you visited MassCPAs' new website?
38% Yes
62% Not yet!
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FREE Risk Webinar: Entering the Tax Return Home Stretch –
Tips to Manage Challenging Clients (3/22)
Attend this FREE webinar to learn how to manage challenging clients and your firm’s risk during the dash to April 18.
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MassCPAs Legislative Brief
This week's newsletter featured the debate continuing on Governor Baker’s $700 million in tax relief, DOR tax season information, SALT information, and more.
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Volunteer Opportunities
CPA - Our Bright Future, Inc.
Board of Trustees - Puppet Showplace Theater
Accountant - ANIKAYA/Akhra, Inc.
Accounting/Cleaning Items - Boston Road Runners
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Job Postings
Accounting Associate - Part-Time 30 Hours/Week, Remote
Assistant Corporate Controller - Natixis Investment Managers
Senior Accountant - Immuta, Inc.
Staff Accountant - eCratchit Inc.
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Per Diem Job Postings
Experienced Tax Preparer - Confidential
Adjunct Faculty - Emmanuel College
A&A Manager - Sheridan CPA
Accountant - RELX Group
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