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Dear Hannah:

Last week, AICPA members began receiving their electronic ballots to vote on the proposal to create a new accounting association with The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) that would advance the entire accounting profession while preserving the existing AICPA and CIMA membership bodies. The MSCPA Board of Directors, along with 51 other state CPA societies, has adopted a resolution in support of the AICPA’s proposal. I encourage you to vote ‘yes’ on the AICPA membership ballot taking place through June 16.  AICPA committees representing small and medium firms, academics, business and industry, specialized credentials and government have all likewise voted in support. You can vote online here.

Through this proposal, the AICPA and CIMA would maintain their respective membership bodies while integrating operations to deliver a stronger voice for the entire profession – both public and management accounting -- and leverage respective strengths to better serve all members. The new association would also have a broader platform to reach the next generation of talent and to explain all the career opportunities that accounting can unlock. For more information about the proposal and to hear the perspectives of others, click here.

Thank you for your consideration and continued support of the profession. Lastly, to all of our members who will be celebrating Mother's Day on Sunday, I wish you a wonderful (and relaxing!) day.


Amy A. Pitter
President & CEO

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Last Chance to Register! Young Professional Networking Breakfast: Public vs. Private Accounting (5/10)
Ever wonder what it's like on the other side? MSCPA members will facilitate the discussion and share their experiences regarding working at various size firms in public accounting and industries in private. They'll discuss the challenges and highlights that they've experienced working in both public and private. This free event is part of our new series - Finding Your Fit: Exploring Careers in Accounting.

Firm Administrator Lunch (5/26)
Calling all firm admins, operations managers and HR staff! The MSCPA is holding a luncheon for you on May 26 at McLane Law Firm in Woburn from 12:00 – 2:00. This will give you the opportunity to meet with MSCPA staff, network and get updates on the latest information you need to know.

Networking with Boston Estate Planning Council (6/23)
Join colleagues and BEPC members for a lighthearted evening of good conversation, appetizers and networking in a casual, fun atmosphere in downtown Boston.

Join the Top Corporate Charitable Contributors List 
The Boston Business Journal is compiling data for the 2016 list of the Top Corporate Charitable Contributors in Massachusetts, and they welcome your participation. The rankings for this feature will be published in the Sept. 9, 2016 edition of the BBJ, and are tied to the publication's annual Corporate Citizenship Summit.

UPCOMING CONFERENCE

Accounting & Auditing Conference (6/10)

Conference highlights include:

No Refund, Big Headache: Clients Who Refuse to Pay

Tax Amnesty Ends May 31

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