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Dear Elizabeth:
It's hard to believe that I’m wrapping up my first month at the Society. It’s been an exciting month, and I’m looking forward
to what lies ahead. One of the things I'm eager to do this summer is to meet with members to talk about the strategic plan, my thoughts on priorities
and get lots and lots of feedback.
In talking
with some of you over the last month, I’ve started to get a sense of the challenges our members are facing. The number one issue I've heard so
far is talent. How do we recruit and retain the best and brightest; where is the next generation coming from; and how do we introduce greater levels
of diversity and inclusion into our ranks? This plays directly into our "sustaining the brand" goal in the strategic plan. One of my top
priorities is to work with the subcommittee, the staff and other members to develop specific initiatives that will make progress on this goal.
I’ve also noticed that you, our members,
are the hardest working, most dedicated professionals I’ve ever met. It inspires me to look for new ways the Society can serve you, whether it's
creating convenient access to the information, tools and content you need to help your clients; ways we can use the purchasing power of the group to
help you rein in costs; or advocating for you and your clients to simplify life however we can.
So I'll keep listening and learning. I'm looking forward to meeting more of you next month at the firm
visits and at some of our great events, including the Women's Golf
Outing. Hope to see you there!
Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO
NETWORKING: Upcoming Committee Meeting
- State Taxation (6/3)
Women in Great Places: An Evening of Networking in Law and Finance (6/3)
Join the
MSCPA and the Women's Bar Association and for an evening of cross-industry networking at Mintz Levin in Boston. This is an excellent opportunity to
meet other women professionals, build your network and develop referral sources.  LAST CALL! Save 10%
on the Women's Golf Outing & Clinic (6/9)
Enjoy a day of golf and networking at Juniper
Hill Golf Course. Play 18 holes with your colleagues, family and/or friends - or learn how to play in a practice clinic. Women of all skill levels are
welcomed and encouraged. Register before 6/1 to receive our early-bird discount!
5th Annual CPA Day of Service (6/19)
On Friday, June 19, firms and companies across the state will take part in the
state’s only volunteer day for CPAs. Clean up a local park, serve lunch at a soup kitchen, donate blood – the opportunities are endless!
Join the MSCPA and hundreds of your peers who are participating in this event. Get out, give back and make it count!
CPE: Advanced Excel
(6/3)
This course takes experienced, self-taught users to
the next level. It provides real world examples developed by accountants for accountants in six major topic areas: collaboration and workbook
security; using tables to analyze and report data; integrating and manipulating data from external sources; creating and auditing complex formulas;
advanced data analysis with subtotals, filters, and PivotTables; and using charts to analyze and communicate information.
Excel Macros: Every Day Useful Tools (6/5)
Save time - Avoid Excel's time consuming menu change, search and click routines. This is a hands-on
course! A laptop with Excel 2007 or higher is required. Electrical power will be available. Materials include actual code for useful macros to run on
your machines. No previous macro experience is required.
MEMBERSHIP Photos: Membership Night at the Red Sox
On Thursday, May 21, MSCPA
members ventured to Fenway Park to watch the Red Sox play the Texas Rangers. A pregame networking reception was held at the Baseball Tavern where
members enjoyed food, cocktails and mingling.
New Volunteer Opportunities
Bookview House, Inc. - Finance Committee Member
Panther Education Trust -
Accountant
MATSOL (Mass Educators of English Language Learners) - Finance Committee Member
Budget Buddies - Financial Coaches
NEWS &
EVENTS:
How CPAs Can Avoid Charges of Tax Fraud
A whopping
11% of Americans believe that it is okay to cheat on their taxes, according to the most recent IRS Oversight Board Survey of Taxpayer Attitudes. Few
CPAs commit tax fraud, because of their strong personal and professional sense of ethics. But the IRS examines the behavior of the tax preparer in
cases of fraud that involve a professional tax preparer.
8 Reasons Why Exercise Makes You A Better Leader
Need another reason to hit the gym? Exercise and a healthy lifestyle
can have several direct, positive effects on your ability to lead. Unmanaged stress can have adverse affect on your relational skills with people,
detracting from your influence.
Why Agility Makes Accountants More Successful
Accountants must be able to develop new business processes, service offerings, and ways to leverage technology.
9 Ways to Make International Tax Less Challenging
CFOs and finance directors are facing increased international tax challenges, including
heightened scrutiny from authorities focused on preventing tax avoidance. Here’s how to deal with the challenges.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Data Stolen from 100,000 Taxpayers
The IRS announced on Tuesday that criminals have used taxpayer-specific information to gain
access to approximately 100,000 taxpayers’ accounts through the IRS’s Get Transcript online application and steal those taxpayers’
data.
IRS to Refund RTRP Test Fees
The IRS will refund the $116
test processing fee for individuals who took the Registered Tax Return Preparer test. The decision comes after last year’s federal Appeals Court
decision in Loving v. IRS, which determined the agency lacked the authority to require testing for return preparers.
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