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CEO Corner
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Dear INSERT_FIRST_NAME,
As we move into a weekend that will include Passover, Easter, the Marathon and the end of busy season, I wanted to share with you some uplifting news. This week concluded our selection of the 2022 MassCPAs scholarship recipients – an amazing group of aspiring CPAs who make us all feel great about the future of the profession.
Thanks to the generosity of our firms, organizations and individual members, we will award 45 scholarships and 17 Exam vouchers totaling $171,500 this year! Over 100 students applied for these awards, and with many deserving candidates, the selection process was challenging. The MassCPAs Educational Foundation created a selection committee of 10 members, and each candidate was scored by two judges on that committee who then met and discussed total scores as a group. The selection committee worked very well together, and despite the high volume of great candidates, they were able to seamlessly pick the winners!
One winner is already making a difference by volunteering to moderate a panel of members at Chicopee High School next month! I think one of our scholarship recipients summed up what it means in a thank you note she sent to us:
“This scholarship will help tremendously towards achieving my educational goals as I start my MSA this summer and work toward passing the CPA Exam. I am extremely thankful for the MassCPAs Educational Foundation’s generosity…I look forward to seeing everyone at Connect 2022.”
The Society’s office will be closed on Monday, April 18. To our members who celebrate, I wish you a sweet Pesach, a joyous Easter, a Ramadan Mubarak and a smooth end to busy season.
Best of luck to all the Boston Marathon runners! Have a wonderful weekend!
Amy Pitter
MassCPAs President and CEO
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Networking Events
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Celebrate the end of another successful tax season with fellow young professionals at our annual After Tax Season Bash on Thursday, April 28, at Rosa Mexicano in the Seaport. The event will take place on the outdoor patio (weather permitting). Tickets include appetizers and drinks. Pre-register by Wednesday, April 20. REGISTER
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Celebrate the end of another successful tax season with fellow young professionals at our annual Western Mass After Tax Season Bash on Wednesday, May 4, at Lattitude in West Springfield. The event will take place on the
outdoor patio (weather permitting). Tickets include appetizers and drinks. Pre-register by Friday, April 29. REGISTER
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| Please note: These are member-only events. Student members must be affiliated with a public accounting firm and be 21+ years old to attend.
| Get Involved
| 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 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 about the partnership, click here. SIGN UP
Please note: Please have one person from your firm/company contact Katherine Twait, corporate relations coordinator at Cradles to Crayons, to get your team registered.
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| Have another volunteer opportunity in mind or need to volunteer on a different day? No problem! Let us know by simply filling out this form by Friday, June 3.
| Spring Conferences
| 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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This could be free if you register by May 11! To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund.
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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This could be free if you register by May 12! To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund.
In this two-day virtual conference, we'll cover a technology update and emerging topics in blockchain and cryptocurrency. We'll also have a security risks and solutions roundtable, discuss the hows and whys of data analytics and more.
REGISTER
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This one-day virtual conference is a one-stop-shop where we'll discuss hot topics for Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), a Department of Revenue (DOR) update more. REGISTER
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| FREE CPE for Members
| | | | | | REMINDER: Important security update for your MassCPAs.org password
| 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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Latest HUB Discussions
Mass Circuit Breaker Credit
WBUR Interview
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Join Me at MassCPAs Annual Celebration – Connect 2022!
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Do you know anyone running the Boston Marathon on Monday?
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*See the results in next week’s Friday@Five!
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Will you be attending Connect 2022?
13% Yes
87% No
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MassCPAs Legislative Brief
This week's newsletter featured the MA House of Representatives releasing its $49.6 billion FY23 budget, the Baker Administration's new “HireNow” grant program and more.
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Book Your Post-Tax Season Firm Visit
MassCPAs President and CEO Amy Pitter will host a one-hour virtual or in-person session to help staff stay updated on the profession and find out how they can make the most of their memberships! The agenda can be tailored to fit your firm's unique needs. To schedule your visit, contact Kara Kieran.
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Volunteer Opportunities
CPA - Our Bright Future, Inc.
Accountant - ANIKAYA/Akhra, Inc.
Accounting/Cleaning Items - Boston Road Runners
Advisor/Preparer - Massachusetts PTA
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Job Postings
Experienced Audit & Tax Professionals - Confidential
Controller - Gold Medal Bakery
Staff Accountant - eCratchit
Controller - Bulkley Richardson and Gelinas LLP
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Per Diem Job Postings
Tax Reviewer - Kesner, Godes & Morrissey, LLC
Experienced Tax Preparer - Confidential
A&A Manager - Sheridan CPA
Accountant - RELX Group
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