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Dear Hannah,

When I left public accounting to become treasurer of a small company in the North End, I missed the camaraderie of my peers and incredible resources like advice and mentoring. The Society can provide this for our members in industry, and thanks to RSM, we are offering great information and networking to this important group!

Join us on Thursday, January 19 to discuss the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) and the virtual CFO as it continues to expand and evolve. It is no longer about compliance, accounting standards and accuracy. Providing key business insights that are actionable is what distinguishes true business partners from providers of information. You’ll hear from Ash Noah, vice president of the AICPA and RSM’s Bill Kracunas, partner and Northeast technology consulting leader, as they discuss the future of finance and what is required to be a different type of finance professional who no longer navigates, but co-pilots change that delivers on strategic objectives. The event will end with cocktails and networking.

Register now – I hope to see you there!

Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO

GET INVOLVED & GROW

PCPS 2017 Busy Season Fun Calendar
The PCPS 2017 Busy Season Fun Calendar provides ideas for showing staff that their efforts are appreciated throughout busy season. Add your firm/company logo to this sample calendar, post it in your office and start having fun!

New! Tax Season Fitness Challenge
Stay active this tax season! Gather your coworkers and sign up a team for our Tax Season Fitness Challenge. The challenge will run February 6 – April 16. Teams will download an app to track their steps daily. Team totals are calculated by average, so all size teams are welcome (sole practitioners and industry members) too! Details will be announced shortly. Email Hannah Naranjo with interest.

Apply for Scholarship
Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 are available for undergrad and graduate accounting students who are earning at least nine credits at an MA college or university. Students who are residents of Massachusetts and attending an out-of-state college are also eligible. Awards will be presented at a recognition reception on May 17 at the Granite Links Country Club in Quincy. The deadline is April 1.

Financial Assistance for CPA Exam Candidates
In an effort to increase the number of test takers and defray exam costs, the Society will hold a lottery to award vouchers in the amount of $500 to candidates planning to sit for the exam as a Massachusetts candidate between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018. To be eligible, the individual must be a Massachusetts resident who will not receive financial assistance from his or her employer in the form of payments/reimbursements of exam fees or review courses, or a bonus upon passing.

Featured Member Benefit - Dancing With The Stars Live! (1/19)
We Came to Dance features the hottest cast in dance including Lindsay Arnold, Alan Bersten, Sharna Burgess, Artem Chigvintsev, Val Chmerkovskiy, Hayley Erbert, Jenna Johnson, Keo Motsepe, Gleb Savchenko and Emma Slater with more casting to be announced. Discount tickets are available! To purchase tickets, click here and enter promo code: Clublink

MSCPA Benefit Spotlight – The Business Source
MSCPA has partnered with The Business Source to offer concise summaries of books you need to read. Each month learn best practices and gain powerful insights from leading-edge thinkers, industry experts and world renowned business gurus. And best of all, we’ve arranged a special price exclusively for MSCPA members – over 70% off the regular price! Watch your inbox next week for details. Click here to see a quick video preview.

TOP STORIES

Accountex Partners With the Massachusetts Society of CPAs After Announcement of Relocation to Boston

AICPA Launches New Busy Season Page

Three Tips from Top Leaders on Managing Remote Workers

Areas for Practice Improvement Before Tax Season

New Year, New Plans: Experts Share Suggestions for Firms’ 2017 Resolutions

Accountant Group Pushes Tax Filing Change

MA Among Few States That Has Not Adopted Fed Tax Deadlines

IRS Updates

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Regulated Investment Companies (1/9)
Litigation Consulting & Business Valuation (1/9)
Human Resources and Firm Operations (1/11)
ERISA Accounting & Auditing (1/12)
Government Accounting & Auditing (1/13)

NETWORKING EVENTS

State Tax Conference (1/17)
Tune in for this one-day conference that will cover everything you need to know to prepare yourself for success this year! Four speakers from different divisions of the DOR will address all of the hot button issues you need to know. View the agenda and register today!

Only a Few Spots Left - MSCPA Trivia Night (1/19)
Join us for a night of trivia, food and drinks on Thursday, January 19 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at The Black Rose in Boston! Assemble a team of up to six coworkers to answer questions about everything from sports to history, and from pop culture to food and drinks!

Firm Administrator Lunch (1/20)
Join the MSCPA for a professional issues update, discussion on the Society's offerings and how we can better serve you and your firms. This free lunch will take place from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at McLane Middleton in Woburn. Reserve your spot today!