Friday@Five has arrived!

CEO CORNER

Dear Hannah,

I know most of you are still heads down, trying to get through this tax season before we start diving into understanding all of the impacts of tax reform. But when you are ready, the Society has loads of CPE training and other resources to support you. There is, however, one impact of tax reform that can’t wait until after busy season: your individual clients’ withholdings may have already been automatically adjusted, and may not reflect their expected tax bill for 2018. Given that we’re one-third into 2018, some taxpayers may be on their way to a nasty surprise come next April. The IRS developed a calculator where taxpayers are asked relevant questions and then provided an estimate of their expected taxes, as well as what their expected refunds or bills would be if they do not adjust their withholdings. So, the adage, “no rest for the weary” is especially true this year as this calculation probably needs to be jumped on before more pay cycles pass. For more information, please visit the IRS Updates page on our website. Hang in there – soon it will feel like spring, the birds will be singing and we will be having a much-needed drink together at our Annual Meeting & Networking Reception!

Have a great weekend!

Amy Pitter
MSCPA President/CEO

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MEMBER NEWS

Members & Firms on the Move

BAKER NEWMAN NOYES (BNN), Boston, announced that the THOMAS WIDMAN, CPA, MST joined the firm as a senior manager in the firm’s tax practice.
LITMANGERSON ASSOCIATES, Woburn, has rebranded and changed its name to LGA.
MCLAREN & ASSOCIATES, CPAS PC, Shrewsbury, announced that DAVE MCLAREN, CPA, CGMA, owner of the firm, recently had his article entitled, “10 Things I Know about the New Federal Tax Law” featured in the Worcester Business Journal. To read the article, click here.

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MSCPA FITNESS CHALLENGE

Top 3 Teams This Week (By Average Total Steps)

Boston Bound - 1,333,144
Gorton & Company - 898,336
Saba, Colman & Hunt, PC - 881,846

We love hearing about your progress! Keep sending us photos of you, your team or your walking routine and share them with us using #MSCPAfitnesschallenge! If you haven't already, please send your team photo to Hannah Naranjo at hnaranjo@mscpaonline.org. To view the photo gallery, click here (password: fitness).

Thanks to IFP/Harbor Strategies Group for sponsoring!

If you have questions, visit mscpaonline.org/fcfaqs.

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GET INVOLVED

Last Chance! Tax Season Op-eds: Call for Members

We're looking for CPAs who are interested in authoring pre-written op-eds, one on family taxes and another one on being savvy about your side hustle this tax season, which will run in their local newspapers. If you are interested, please contact E lizabeth Emanuelson by this Monday, April 9.

CONTACT

Nominate a CFO of the Year

The Boston Business Journal is currently seeking nominations for its 10^th annual CFO of the Year awards. Honorees will be considered for as many as the following categories:

Publicly traded companies;
Large private companies (over $50 million in revenue);
Midsized private companies ($20 million to $50 million in revenue);
Small private companies (under $20 million in revenue); and/or
Nonprofit/Government.

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Save the Date: Day of Service (6/15)

Come together with your colleagues for the the CPA Day of Service! On June 15, MSCPA members from across the state will volunteer at local organizations within their communities. It feels good to give back! To sign up to volunteer, please fill out this form.

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Volunteer Requests

Bookkeeper - Our Saviour's Lutheran Church
Board Treasurer - American Turtle Observatory
Advisor - WeCanTest

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Upcoming Committee Meetings

Litigation Consulting & Business Valuation (4/9)
Governmental A&A Committee (4/13)

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NETWORKING EVENTS & CPE

Young Professional After Tax Season Bash (4/25)

Celebrate the end of tax season at the MSCPA's Young Professional After Tax Season Bash on Wednesday, April 25 at Hopsters in the seaport. The upstairs beer hall has been reserved. Tickets include appetizers and two drink tickets. Register now as spots are limited!

After Tax Season Bash: Western MA (4/26)

Celebrate the end of tax season at the MSCPA's Annual After Tax Season Bash on Thursday April 26 at Latitude in West Springfield. Tickets include appetizers and two drink tickets. Pre-register by Friday, April 20.

This is a MEMBERS-ONLY event. Student members must be affiliated with a public accounting firm and be over 21 years old to attend.

Annual Meeting & Networking Reception (5/3)

Join over 200 CPAs and accounting professionals from across the state at our Annual Meeting & Networking Reception at the incredible New England Aquarium IMAX Theatre! The event kicks off the Society's new membership year with welcoming our new Board of Directors, recognizing new CPAs and outgoing Board members and a State of the Society update from CEO Amy Pitter. Attendees will also hear a special keynote from Jay Wessland, vice president and chief technology officer of the Boston Celtics.

Professional Issues Update (5/10)

Regarded as one of the profession's top thought leaders in Massachusetts, MSCPA President and CEO Amy Pitter will draw on her extensive professional insights and experience to address the issues at the forefront of accounting. Pitter will tap into larger-scale issues affecting the industry, including staffing, globalization and technology and discuss what firm leaders should start doing now to get ahead of impending changes and reach new success.

Save the Date: CPAs in Business Summit (5/16)

Our CPAs in Business Summit is back and better than ever! We’re covering all the hot topics to get you ready to take your business to the top in 2018. One of our sessions features the Vice President and CFO of the Boston Red Sox who will discuss the business of baseball, and the current use of technology in the finance department of New England’s favorite baseball team. Join us and industry experts for a jam-packed day of learning and networking you can't get anywhere else!

Firm Administrator / Operations Manager Luncheon (5/30)

If you are in charge of firm operations, HR or professional development this is the luncheon for you! This event will give you the opportunity to meet with the MSCPA staff and network with other firm administrators.

Young Professional Networking with the FPA, BEPC, and the Trusts and Estates Consortium (6/5)

The MSCPA has teamed up with the Financial Planning Association NexGen group, the Boston Estate Planning Council and the Trusts and Estates Consortium groups to host its second annual inter-organizational networking event for members under the age of 40. This is a great chance to meet some of Boston's best up-and-coming CPAs, estate planning attorneys, financial planners and other experts.

Sip & Socialize: A Networking Event for CPAs & Lawyers (6/20)

Stop wasting your time networking that goes nowhere! Spark new leads in a relaxed setting with like-minded CPAs and lawyers who want to follow-up and help you expand your business. This year's Sip & Socialize is taking place on Doretta Taverna & Raw Bar's outdoor patio in the heart of Boston. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while you take your career to the next level!

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CAREER CENTER

Job Postings

Experienced Tax Manager - Johnson O'Connor
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administrative Officer - Revenue Solutions, Inc.
Manager, Taxation (U.S.) - Capital Power Corporation
Accountant - Confidential

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Per Diem Job Postings

Tax Preparer - Susan E. Gallant, CPA. MST
Seasonal Tax Professional - Robert S. Fineman PC

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FEATURED MEMBER BENEFIT

Maclone Studios - 25% Off Headshots

Maclone Studios, the photographer who does all of our conferences, is offering 25% off headshots and other photography services for our members for the year. For more information, click here.

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